Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for Andover Down
Artex removal for properties in Andover Down and Hampshire: Artex removal, with testing first, with written paperwork.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings already disturbed
Artex removal in Andover Down
Artex removal near Andover Down
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through. We often deal with Artex ceilings, swirl patterns and stipple finishes, and typical jobs are loft conversions and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights.
In towns and villages like Andover Down, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- Andover Down (SP11)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after things afterwards
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Photos help us quote
- Empty the rooms in advance
- File the test result and waste note
Things not to do
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Andover Down properties and textured coatings
Andover Down is about 2 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. For Artex jobs in Andover Down, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Andover Down is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
If you’re refurbishing flats near Andover station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
For Artex jobs in SP11, just send the postcode and a few photos. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as London Road and The Middleway or the roads around them, wherever it is in Andover Down. Nearby, we also cover Picket Piece (1 mile north), Finkley Down (1 mile north-west), Picket Twenty (1 mile south-west), Finkley (1 mile north-west) and East Anton (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (11 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west) and Weeke (11 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (1 mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Schools near Andover Down include Winton Community Academy (1.3 miles west) and Winton Community Academy (1.3 miles west)
Doing it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
What it might be made of
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which does not change what’s underneath.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Places near Andover Down
Other services in Andover Down
What we do and do not cover
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
Questions from Andover Down
Do you work near Andover station?
Yes, we cover Andover Down and the area towards Andover station, about 2.6 miles west.
Do you cover Andover Down from London?
Andover Down is about 61 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can I stay at home while you work?
Generally you can use other rooms: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always.
Your options compared
A low price may mean shortcuts. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
How we work in Andover Down
- Domestic and commercial work
- No removal until we know what it is
- Across London and the South East
- Clear advice on your options
See our prices page and our cost guide.
Step by step
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- 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
How to prepare
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Let us know if something’s broken
How to get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
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Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- The type of material and its condition
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The size of the job
- How much waste there is
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Photos that help
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Street parking nearby
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
What we deal with in Andover Down
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights releases fibres.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Loft conversions
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
A school like Pilgrims' Cross CofE Aided Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
Comparing quotes
- If the price includes VAT
- How fibres will be kept down
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What category of work it is
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note