Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in Ashfield
Need Artex removal in Ashfield? We work across Ashfield and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings before plastering
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Artex removal in Ashfield
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We will talk you through the options for your rooms in Ashfield. Typical jobs include walls before tiling and ceilings before skimming, including coated plasterboard, Artex ceilings and swirl patterns.
In a village like Ashfield, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Where
- Ashfield (SO51, SO16)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens next
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Each different coating needs testing
- Send photos of the coatings
- Plan around the closed rooms
Avoid these
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Other services in Ashfield
Options to consider in Ashfield
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why us?
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Across London and the South East
Read how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Where asbestos turns up
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, which can make them look newer than they are.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Textured walls before a refit
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings damaged by leaks
A school like Oasis Academy Lord's Hill should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Comparing quotes
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Which areas and materials are covered
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
Textured ceilings in Ashfield
Ashfield is about 2 miles south of Romsey, in Hampshire. Ashfield has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Ashfield is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work.
If you are refurbishing a rental near Romsey station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Older homes across Ashfield may have coatings added during past renovations. Ashfield is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too. The coast is within about 6 miles of Ashfield, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the SO51 and SO16 postcode area and the streets around it. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Lee Lane, Lee Church Lane and Coldharbour Lane, wherever it is in Ashfield. For properties just outside Ashfield, we cover Lee (1 mile west), Toothill (1 mile east), Upton (1 mile south-east), Rownhams (1 mile south-east) and Nursling (1 mile south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Winchester (10 miles north-east), Eastleigh (6 miles east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Totton (3 miles south), Chandler's Ford (4 miles north-east) and Hedge End (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (2.2 miles north) and King Johns House (2.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
- Local facilities include Romsey Extra (1.5 miles north-west)
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
What we do and do not cover
To be clear about the scope:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
How we work
Our team wears protective equipment, and the room stays closed. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- 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
How to prepare
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Doing 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.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
FAQs for Ashfield
Could my house in Ashfield contain asbestos?
Any home in Ashfield built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you cannot tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover small places like Ashfield?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
How do I get a quote?
Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
Generally you can use other rooms: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site