Portsmouth · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Tipner, Portsmouth
Artex removal across Tipner and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Walls before tiling
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Asbestos help in Tipner
Artex removal in Tipner
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. People often contact us about coatings already disturbed and ceilings before plastering, involving swirl patterns, stipple finishes and Artex ceilings.
Homes in towns and villages like Tipner may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so each type needs testing. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Where
- Tipner (PO2)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Textured ceilings in Tipner
Tipner is about 1 mile north-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Tipner has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Tipner is one of 19 places in Portsmouth we cover. Our area stretches from Tipner to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
In older homes in Tipner, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. If you’re refurbishing flats near Portsmouth & Southsea station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. The coast is within about 3 miles of Tipner, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Artex jobs anywhere in PO2 start with the postcode and some photos. That could mean a property on Knox Road, Croft Road and Whaley Road, wherever it is in Tipner. Being close to the M275 and A2047, Tipner is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include North End (1 mile east), Rudmore (1 mile south-east), Portsmouth (1 mile south-east), Landport (1 mile south) and Hilsea (1 mile north-east).
Nearby you will also find Royal Portsmouth Hospital (1.2 miles south) and Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (0.8 miles south). The countryside around Tipner includes Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Mayfield School (0.8 miles east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include Mother Shipton pub (under half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include Southsea (2.5 miles south)
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Looking after things afterwards
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
Staying safe afterwards:
- File the test result and waste note
- Keep pets away
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Plan around the closed rooms
Avoid these
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Responsibilities for owners
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
If you run a business from older premises in Tipner, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
How it works
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. It helps if we can park nearby.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
How to get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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What affects the price in Tipner
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- The survey scope
- How easy it is to reach
- Disposal costs
- Parking and access charges
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- The parking area
- The access route
- Damaged areas
- A close-up from a safe distance
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
What we do and don’t cover
What’s in and what’s out:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- We need the room cleared
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
Tipner: your questions answered
Do you cover Tipner from London?
We cover Tipner, about 64 miles from central London.
Is the Artex in my Tipner home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Do you work in Tipner?
Yes, Tipner is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Tipner
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 before plastering
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
For a school such as Stamshaw Infant Academy, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Comparing quotes
- The documents you will receive
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
DIY and asbestos
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Materials, one by one
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site