Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for Arford
Artex removal in Arford, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Artex removal near Arford
How artex removal works in Arford
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped. Typical jobs include ceilings coming down and coatings scraped during DIY, involving coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and textured walls.
Village homes like those in Arford have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Location
- Arford (GU35)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
How we work
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Related guides
Materials, one by one
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Your questions about Artex removal in Arford
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do older homes in Arford have asbestos?
If your home in Arford was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is my textured ceiling in Arford asbestos?
Not every coating does: many coatings are asbestos-free. A sample test tells you which you have.
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 if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
Do you work in Arford?
We do: our area includes Arford and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
What’s included, and what isn’t
To be clear about the scope:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials in Arford
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
Why people call us in Arford
Many trades want a test result first.
These are some of the things we deal with in Arford:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
If you are refurbishing flats near Liphook station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Questions to ask before you book
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Suitable insurance for the work
Artex removal around Arford
Arford is about 6 miles south of Farnham, in Hampshire. Arford has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We work in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
Older homes across Arford may have coatings added during past renovations. A school like The Holme Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 4 miles of Arford, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We cover Artex jobs across the GU35 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Beech Hill Road, Arford Common and Headley Hill Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Neighbouring places we cover include Headley (1 mile south-west), Headley Down (1 mile east), Lindford (1 mile west), Standford (1 mile south-west) and Wishanger Common (2 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north), Alton (7 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles south-west) and Yateley (15 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Chase Community Hospital (2.3 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Deadwater Valley and Gibbet Hill.
- Local schools include Mill Chase Academy (1.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Holly Bush Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
What happens next
File the result and the paperwork.
To avoid problems in future:
- File the test result and waste note
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Photos help us quote
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
Avoid these
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Your options compared
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What you get
- Covering London and the South East
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Work done to the regulations
Read how we quote and published price ranges.
What else we do in Arford
For businesses and landlords in Arford
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site