Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Abbotswood, Hampshire
Artex removal in Abbotswood and across Hampshire: textured coating testing and removal, with written paperwork.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Need Artex removal in Abbotswood?
Artex removal for Abbotswood properties
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. From rented flats before redecoration and coatings in the way of electrical work, we deal with swirl patterns, coated plasterboard and textured walls and more.
Rural homes near Abbotswood have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Area
- Abbotswood (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Afterwards
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Give us room sizes
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- File the test result and waste note
Things not to do
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Test before the builders arrive.
Weighing up your options
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
How we work in Abbotswood
- Clear written quotes
- No removal until we know what it is
- Reports and results you can share
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Artex in Abbotswood homes
Abbotswood is about 1 mile north of Romsey, in Hampshire. We work across Abbotswood and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our area stretches from Abbotswood to Southampton (about 7 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Cupernham Infant School should already have records of any textured coatings. In older homes in Abbotswood, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO51. Local streets include Cupernham Lane, Treviglio Close and Battenberg Close; we cover every one. We also carry out Artex jobs in Belbins (1 mile north-west), Braishfield (1 mile north-east), Crampmoor (1 mile east), Gosport (2 miles east) and Lower Slackstead (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (7 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (6 miles south), Chandler's Ford (5 miles east) and Hedge End (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Romsey Community Hospital (1.1 miles south) and King Johns House (1.3 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Nearby schools include The Romsey School (1.2 miles south-west) and The Romsey School (1.2 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Dog & Crook pub (0.8 miles north-east)
- Local facilities include Romsey Extra (2.1 miles south)
DIY and asbestos
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
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.
Common questions in Abbotswood
Is asbestos common in Abbotswood homes?
If your home in Abbotswood was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do textured ceilings in Abbotswood homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
It’s an option for an intact coating: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Do not sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
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 typically needed.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Nearby places to Abbotswood
More for properties in Abbotswood
Duty holders and landlords in Abbotswood
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
What it costs
Every quote reflects:
- Material and condition
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How easy it is to reach
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Sending photos
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Labels, if any
- A close-up from a safe distance
- An overall view
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Every job is quoted in writing. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Good to know
To be clear about the scope:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Abbotswood
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
What happens
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. The work area is kept clear while we are working.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Clear the way to the work area
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
Get a quote
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Related guides
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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