Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Alton, Hampshire
Artex removal across Alton and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Artex removal for Alton
Artex removal for Alton properties
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Alton. Common materials are coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and textured walls, and people generally contact us about ceilings before skimming and loft conversions.
In Alton, textured walls turn up as well as ceilings, and both can be tested. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Alton (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
For businesses and landlords in Alton
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Typical Artex jobs in Alton
Older coatings are often painted over many times, so age is hard to judge.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Older homes across Alton may have coatings added during past renovations.
Before you book anyone
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Which areas and materials are covered
- What paperwork you get
- What isn’t included
Artex removal around Alton
Alton is about 10 miles south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Wherever your property is in Alton, tell us the postcode and what you need. We work in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 19 miles away.
For a school such as Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. If you are refurbishing flats near Alton station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as High Street, Station Road and Goswell Square, wherever it is in Alton. With the A339 and B3004 close by, Alton is simple for us to get to. For properties just outside Alton, we cover Chawton (1 mile south-west), Holybourne (2 miles north-east), Neatham (2 miles north-east), East Worldham (2 miles south-east) and Golden Pot (2 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles north-east), Petersfield (10 miles south) and Yateley (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Allen Gallery (within half a mile east) and Alton Community Hospital (0.9 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Holybourne Hill.
- Schools near Alton include Amery Hill School (less than half a mile north-west) and Treloar School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The 'Baker's Arms' Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- Travel and parking
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The type of material and its condition
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Helping us quote
Photo tips:
- Where we could park
- Visible markings
- An overall view
- An idea of size
You will get a written quote. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
Step by step
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Getting ready
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Let us know where we can park
How to get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Related guides
DIY and asbestos
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. 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 next
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
Some practical advice:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Each different coating needs testing
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
What to avoid
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Test before the builders arrive.
FAQs for Alton
How far is Alton from London?
Alton is about 45 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do textured ceilings in Alton homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not every coating does: many coatings are asbestos-free. A sample test tells you which you have.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Nearby places to Alton
What else we do in Alton
Limits to be aware of
What’s in and what’s out:
- 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 we see
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
Choosing the right option
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and it remains in place. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
What you get
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Accredited laboratory results
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Clear written quotes
See how we quote or our cost guide.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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