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Asbestos Artex Removal in Ashley, Hampshire
Artex removal in Ashley: removal of textured ceilings and walls. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Artex removal near Ashley
Questions from Ashley
Do you work near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station?
Yes. Mottisfont & Dunbridge station is about 5 miles south-west of Ashley, and we cover both.
How far is Ashley from London?
Ashley is about 66 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Is my textured ceiling in Ashley asbestos?
Not every coating does: many coatings are asbestos-free. A sample test tells you which you have.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Artex removal for Ashley properties
Planning a renovation in Ashley with textured ceilings? Test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. Whether it’s ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and landlord refurbishments, we deal with stipple finishes, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard.
In a village like Ashley, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Area
- Ashley (SO20)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Ashley
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, which can make them look newer than they are.
In older properties, we often see:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
If your home is one of the older properties in Ashley, near St Mary's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Questions to ask before booking
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- What category of work it is
Other services in Ashley
For landlords, agents and businesses
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If your business premises in Ashley were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
How it works
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Tell us about parking and access
- Clear the way to the work area
Getting a price
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
What affects the price in Ashley
Prices vary with:
- How much there is
- How many samples are needed
- Licensed or non-licensed
- What the material is and its state
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- A photo of the whole area
- How we’d reach it
- Cracks or breaks
- Approximate dimensions
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Textured ceilings in Ashley
Ashley is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. Properties in Ashley range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. We work right across the region, from Ashley to Southampton (about 11 miles away).
For rented flats close to Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Artex jobs anywhere in SO20 start with the postcode and some photos. Close by, we cover Little Somborne (1 mile north), Up Somborne (1 mile north-east), King's Somborne (1 mile west), Lower Slackstead (3 miles south) and Braishfield (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Winchester (6 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (11 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Hampshire County Hospital (5.4 miles east).
After the job
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, and you get the paperwork.
To avoid problems in future:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Each different coating needs testing
- Book your plasterer after removal
- File the test result and waste note
Avoid these
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Which option is right?
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding. Ask about the method and the waste. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why us?
- Clear advice on your options
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Across London and the South East
See our prices page or the cost guide.
DIY and asbestos
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
What we do and don’t cover
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Other materials may need their own approach
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note