Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for Allbrook
Artex removal in Allbrook and across Hampshire: removal of textured ceilings and walls, with written paperwork.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings before plastering
Asbestos help in Allbrook
Artex removal near Allbrook
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through. People often contact us about walls before tiling and coatings damaged by leaks, including coated plasterboard, swirl patterns and stipple finishes.
In a smaller place like Allbrook, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Area
- Allbrook (SO53, SO50, SO21)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials in Allbrook
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Common questions in Allbrook
Do older homes in Allbrook have asbestos?
If your home in Allbrook was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work near Chandlers Ford station?
Yes, we cover Allbrook and the area towards Chandlers Ford station, about 1.3 miles west.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Can I just skim over it?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but don’t sand it first, and record that it’s there.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Do you work in Allbrook?
Yes. We cover Allbrook and the surrounding area as part of Hampshire. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both are options: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will recommend one for each room.
Nearby places to Allbrook
What else we do in Allbrook
Artex removal around Allbrook
Allbrook is about 1 mile east of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Allbrook is within our Hampshire area, for Artex jobs of every size. Allbrook is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work.
For a school such as Scantabout Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. For rented flats close to Chandlers Ford station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Here we cover the SO53, SO50 and SO21 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Verona Road, Apollo Road and Boyatt Lane or the roads around them, wherever it is in Allbrook. For properties just outside Allbrook, we cover Boyatt Wood (1 mile south), Highbridge (1 mile east), Lord's Wood (1 mile east), Chandler's Ford (1 mile west) and Hiltingbury (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (5 miles north), Fareham (12 miles south-east), Totton (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (6 miles south-east), Romsey (5 miles west) and Hythe (9 miles south).
A little further out are Eastleigh Museum (1.4 miles south) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.5 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Thornden School (0.5 miles north-west) and Thornden School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Otter pub (0.7 miles north)
What we deal with in Allbrook
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
Typical jobs in Allbrook include:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings coming down
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Older homes across Allbrook may have coatings added during past renovations.
Comparing quotes
- Any exclusions
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- How much waste there is
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The quantity or area
- Licensed or non-licensed
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- An idea of size
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The access route
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Doing it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Weighing up your options
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 generally best. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
How we work in Allbrook
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Covering London and the South East
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
See how we quote or published price ranges.
How it works
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible and bagged or wrapped. We will tell you when we have finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- 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
Getting ready
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
Helpful guides
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note