Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Andwell, Hampshire
Buildings in Andwell built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Landlord refurbishments
- Loft conversions
Need Artex removal in Andwell?
The scope of Artex removal
Some limits to bear in mind:
- We need the room cleared
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials in Andwell
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
About our artex removal in Andwell
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. We often deal with swirl patterns, stipple finishes and textured walls, and people usually contact us about ceilings before downlights go in and ceilings before skimming.
Village homes like those in Andwell have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Area
- Andwell (RG25, RG27, RG24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Doing it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Where asbestos turns up
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, which can make them crumble.
In older properties, we often see:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Walls before tiling
Older homes across Andwell may have coatings added during past renovations.
Questions to ask before booking
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Any exclusions
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- The method and controls
Also near Andwell
Afterwards
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Going forward:
- Photos help us quote
- Keep pets away
- Each different coating needs testing
- Plan around the closed rooms
Avoid these
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
FAQs for Andwell
Do you cover Andwell and the area around Hook station?
Yes, we cover Andwell and the area towards Hook station, about 2.4 miles east.
Do you cover small places like Andwell?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is normally needed.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Artex removal around Andwell
Andwell is about 3 miles south-west of Hook, in Hampshire. For Artex jobs in Andwell, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
If you’re refurbishing flats near Hook station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
For Artex jobs in RG25, RG27 and RG24, just send the postcode and a few photos. From Greywell Road and Canal Reach or a nearby road, the process is the same. Other places close to Andwell we cover include Mapledurwell (1 mile south), Water End (1 mile north-east), Old Basing (1 mile west), Lychpit (2 miles west) and Wildmoor (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (4 miles west), Farnborough (11 miles east), Fleet (8 miles east), Aldershot (11 miles east), Alton (8 miles south) and Yateley (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Festival Place (3.1 miles west) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (4.2 miles west). Within reach you will find Dogmersfield Lake and The Mill Field.
Your options compared
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
What you get
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Clear advice on your options
- Waste paperwork for every removal
Read how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Step by step
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- 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
- We dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Dig out previous surveys
Ask for a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Read more
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site