Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Tiptoe, Hampshire
Worried about asbestos in Tiptoe? We provide textured coating testing and removal, explained in plain English.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Flaking textured ceilings
Artex removal in Tiptoe
Artex removal in Tiptoe
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, across Tiptoe. Whether it’s walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and loft conversions and extensions, we cover textured walls, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard.
In a village like Tiptoe, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Tiptoe (SO41)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Typical Artex jobs in Tiptoe
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, which can make them look newer than they are.
In older properties, we often see:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
If your home is one of the older properties in Tiptoe, near St Andrew or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Before booking anyone
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What category of work it is
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
If your business premises in Tiptoe were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Which option is right?
Test, leave, cover or remove? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is usually best. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Why us?
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Reports and results you can share
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
See how we quote or published price ranges.
What we do and don’t cover
A few things to be aware of:
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
Tiptoe questions
Do you work on properties in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you come out to small villages like Tiptoe?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not every coating does: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Is asbestos dangerous?
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.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Either can work: the right choice depends on the room. We’ll advise room by room.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. Often you can stay in other rooms.
Afterwards
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, and you get the paperwork.
Going forward:
- Give us room sizes
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- File the test result and waste note
Things not to do
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
More for properties in Tiptoe
Artex in Tiptoe homes
Tiptoe is about 4 miles north-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Properties in Tiptoe range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We work in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We work right across the region, from Tiptoe to Southampton (about 14 miles away).
A school like Tiptoe Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. If you’re refurbishing flats near Sway station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Tiptoe is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. Tiptoe is within about 5 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO41, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. From Middle Road, Crabbswood Lane and Wootton Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. For properties just outside Tiptoe, we cover Mead End (1 mile north), Sway (1 mile north-east), Bashley (1 mile west), Ashley (1 mile south-west) and Hordle (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Totton (11 miles north-east), Lymington (4 miles south-east), Hythe (12 miles north-east), Ringwood (8 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (3 miles south-west) and Dibden Purlieu (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.1 miles south-west) and Highcliffe Castle (4.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Tiptoe include Milford on Sea LNR.
- Nearby schools include The Arnewood School (2.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Public House (0.5 miles south-west)
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Doing it yourself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
What happens
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, and keep the coating damp as we work. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell us about parking and access
- Let us know if something’s broken
How to get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will recommend the right option.
Read more
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site