Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Steep Marsh, Hampshire
Worried about asbestos in Steep Marsh? We provide textured coating testing and removal, explained in plain English.
- Loft conversions
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings coming down
Get a quote for Steep Marsh
Weighing up your options
Test, leave, cover or remove? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is generally best. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What you get
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Reports and results you can share
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Identify first, remove only when needed
Take a look at how we quote and published price ranges.
Artex removal in Steep Marsh
If your renovation in Steep Marsh involves textured ceilings, test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. Typical jobs include loft conversions and extensions and landlord refurbishments, including coated ceiling roses, stipple finishes and textured walls.
Rural homes near Steep Marsh have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Area
- Steep Marsh (GU32)
- County
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens next
Covered coatings should be recorded.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Each different coating needs testing
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Photos help us quote
Avoid these
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
The process
We bag and label the waste as we work, for disposal at a permitted site. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Dig out previous surveys
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
What we do and don’t cover
The usual limits are:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Other materials may need their own approach
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
Textured ceilings in Steep Marsh
Steep Marsh is about 2 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We work across Steep Marsh and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in 683 places in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. For rented flats close to Petersfield station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Steep Marsh is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Anywhere in GU32, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also cover Steep (1 mile south), Oakshott (1 mile north), Sheet (1 mile south-east), Petersfield (2 miles south) and Hawkley (2 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (8 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south), Purbrook (12 miles south) and Bordon (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Bear Museum (2 miles south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.8 miles south). Open spaces near Steep Marsh include Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
- Schools near Steep Marsh include The Petersfield School (2.1 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Cricketers Inn (0.7 miles south-west)
DIY and asbestos
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Your questions about Artex removal in Steep Marsh
Could my house in Steep Marsh contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Steep Marsh can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work near Petersfield station?
Yes. Petersfield station is about 1.7 miles south of Steep Marsh, and we cover both.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is normally needed.
Do you cover Steep Marsh?
Yes, we do: our area includes Steep Marsh and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
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Also in Steep Marsh
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which does not change what’s underneath.
Typical Artex jobs in Steep Marsh
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
In older properties, we often see:
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings damaged by leaks
In older homes in Steep Marsh, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- The documents you’ll receive
- How fibres will be kept down
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site