Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Abshot, Hampshire
Artex removal for Abshot: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings coming down
Artex removal for Abshot
Can I do it myself?
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.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Artex removal in Abshot
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Abshot, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. From ceilings coming down and flaking textured ceilings, we cover coated ceiling roses, textured walls and swirl patterns.
In a village like Abshot, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Location
- Abshot (PO14)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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What it costs
What drives the price:
- The quantity or area
- Travel and parking
- The category of work
- The survey scope
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- An overall view
- The parking area
- A rough size or measurement
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Artex in Abshot homes
Abshot is about 3 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Abshot is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in 683 places across Hampshire. Our area stretches from Abshot to Southampton (about 7 miles away).
If you are refurbishing a rental near Swanwick station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. For a school such as Locks Heath Infant School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. Abshot is within about 3 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO14. Nearby, we also cover Hook (1 mile west), Titchfield Common (1 mile north-east), Locks Heath (1 mile north), Warsash (1 mile north-west) and Titchfield (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north), Fareham (3 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Fareham Community Hospital (1.7 miles north) and Carron Row Farm Museum (1.7 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Holly Hill Woodland Park.
- Nearby schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (1.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Jolly Farmer Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
How we work
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. We’ll tell you when we’ve finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Getting ready
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
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FAQs for Abshot
How far is Abshot from London?
Abshot is about 68 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you cover Abshot and the area around Swanwick station?
Yes, we cover Abshot and the area towards Swanwick station, about 2 miles north.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
How do I get a quote?
Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
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 my textured ceiling in Abshot asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many don’t. A test will tell you.
After the job
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Photos help us quote
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Test every different coating
Don’ts
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Good to know
A few things to be aware of:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Other materials may need their own approach
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
Why people call us in Abshot
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, so they may start to flake.
In older properties, we often see:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings already disturbed
- Landlord refurbishments
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
In older homes in Abshot, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
What to look for in a quote
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- If the price includes VAT
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
Duty holders and landlords in Abshot
If your business premises in Abshot were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site