Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in Appleshaw
Looking for Artex removal in Appleshaw? We work across Appleshaw and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings already disturbed
Asbestos help in Appleshaw
What happens next
The surface is left ready for making good.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets away
- Test every different coating
What to avoid
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
About our artex removal in Appleshaw
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. Typical materials include stipple finishes, Artex ceilings and coated ceiling roses, and people typically contact us about ceilings before downlights go in and extensions that cut into ceilings.
Rural homes near Appleshaw have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Appleshaw (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- Material and condition
- Disposal costs
- The category of work
- The quantity or area
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- An overall view
- Visible markings
- Damaged areas
- An idea of size
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
How we work
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
Ask for a quote
You will get a written quote. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Helpful guides
Responsibilities for owners
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Typical Artex jobs in Appleshaw
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
Typical jobs in Appleshaw include:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Loft conversions
- Coatings damaged by DIY
If you are refurbishing a rental near Andover station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Comparing quotes
- The documents you’ll receive
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
Should you do it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Places near Appleshaw
Artex removal around Appleshaw
Appleshaw is about 4 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Appleshaw is within our Hampshire area, for Artex jobs of every size. Appleshaw is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 23 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Appleshaw, near Church of St Peter in the Wood or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. A school like Appleshaw St Peter's CofE Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Your property could be on Greensey and West Park, wherever it is in Appleshaw. Other places close to Appleshaw we cover include Redenham (1 mile north-west), Clanville (1 mile north-east), Faberstown (1 mile west), Weyhill (1 mile south) and Fyfield (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Andover (4 miles south-east), Tidworth (4 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Ludgershall (3 miles north-west), Whitchurch (10 miles east) and East Anton (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Quarley Hill and Mill Lake.
- Nearby, you will find Walnut Tree Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
FAQs for Appleshaw
Do you cover Appleshaw from London?
We cover Appleshaw, about 66 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small villages like Appleshaw?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Do you work in Appleshaw?
Yes, Appleshaw is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Do you work in flats?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
What we do and do not cover
We are upfront about what’s included:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site