Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Stoke, Hampshire
Artex removal in Stoke: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Loft conversions
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Artex removal in Stoke
About our artex removal in Stoke
If your renovation in Stoke involves textured ceilings, get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. People often contact us about extensions that cut into ceilings and coatings already disturbed, including coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings.
Rural homes near Stoke have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Stoke (PO11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
After we’ve finished in Stoke
File the result and the paperwork.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Test every different coating
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep the results and paperwork
Avoid these
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Which option is right?
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first. Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Why choose us
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Accredited laboratory results
- Across London and the South East
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
Artex removal around Stoke
Stoke is about 3 miles south of Havant, in Hampshire. For Artex jobs in Stoke, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Stoke, near Church of St Peter or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. If you’re refurbishing flats near Warblington station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. The coast is within about 3 miles of Stoke, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO11. Local streets include Havant Road, Rogers Mead and Northwood Lane; we cover every one. Main roads around Stoke include the A3023; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. Neighbouring places we cover include North Hayling (1 mile east), Tye (1 mile east), Northney (1 mile north-east), Langstone (1 mile north) and Warblington (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (3 miles north), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (6 miles north), Waterlooville (5 miles north-west) and Petersfield (13 miles north).
A little further out are Warblington Castle (1.8 miles north) and Havant Museum (2.1 miles north). Within reach you will find Hayling Billy.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Maypole pub (0.9 miles south)
Stoke: your questions answered
Is the Artex in my Stoke home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do you cover Stoke from London?
We cover Stoke, about 61 miles from central London.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
Can I just skim over it?
It’s an option for an intact coating: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We will identify it and advise on removal.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
How we price Artex removal
The biggest factors in the price are:
- How much there is
- How many samples are needed
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The type of material and its condition
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- The access route
- An overall view
- Damaged areas
- Labels, if any
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
How it works
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Getting ready
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Let us know where we can park
- Clear the way to the work area
How to get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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The scope of Artex removal
Before you book, note that:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- We need the room cleared
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
Responsibilities for owners
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Nearby places to Stoke
Other services in Stoke
Why people call us in Stoke
Many trades want a test result first.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Flaking textured ceilings
A school like The Hayling College should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- What isn’t included
- The documents you will receive
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note