Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for Whitsbury
Artex removal in Whitsbury, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings already disturbed
- Walls before tiling
Artex removal in Whitsbury
The process
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Clear the way to the work area
Ask for a quote
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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How artex removal works in Whitsbury
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped. We often deal with swirl patterns, textured walls and stipple finishes, and people usually contact us about extensions that cut into ceilings and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed.
Rural homes near Whitsbury have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- Whitsbury (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about Artex removal in Whitsbury
Could my house in Whitsbury contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do textured ceilings in Whitsbury homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
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.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both work; it depends on the room. We will explain the options.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
Should you do it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
What it costs
What drives the price:
- The size of the job
- Access to the area
- Waste quantity and disposal
- What the material is and its state
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Send us the address in Whitsbury, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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What happens next
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Send photos of the coatings
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
What to avoid
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Where asbestos turns up
Many trades want a test result first.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings already disturbed
- Loft conversions
A school like Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
Before booking anyone
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Choosing the right option
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
How we work in Whitsbury
- Reports and results you can share
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Work done to the regulations
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Whitsbury properties and textured coatings
Whitsbury is in Hampshire. Properties in Whitsbury range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Whitsbury is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Whitsbury to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Whitsbury, near Church of St Leonard or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP6, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. We also carry out Artex jobs in Rockbourne (1 mile south-west), Damerham (2 miles south-west), Sandleheath (3 miles south), Ashford (3 miles south) and Alderholt (4 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Totton (14 miles east), Romsey (15 miles east), Ringwood (9 miles south), Fordingbridge (3 miles south), St Leonards (10 miles south) and Brockenhurst (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Fordingbridge Museum (3.4 miles south-east) and Salisbury District Hospital (5.2 miles north).
- Nearby, you will find The Cart Wheel Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Responsibilities for owners
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note