Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Ashton, Hampshire
Any pre-2000 building in Ashton may contain asbestos. We offer Artex removal, with testing first.
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Artex removal in Ashton
Artex removal for Ashton properties
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Ashton, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. From structural work through coated ceilings and loft conversions and extensions, we cover textured walls, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns and more.
Rural homes near Ashton have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Where
- Ashton (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and don’t cover
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- We need the room cleared
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
Textured ceilings in Ashton
Ashton is about 5 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Ashton is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Ashton to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
Older homes across Ashton may have coatings added during past renovations. If you are refurbishing flats near Botley station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Wherever your property is in SO32, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also cover Upham (1 mile north-west), Bishop's Waltham (1 mile south), Durley Street (1 mile south-west), Lower Upham (1 mile west) and Wintershill (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (5 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.1 miles south) and Moorgreen Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Ashton include Beacon Hill and Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Schools near Ashton include Swanmore College of Technology (2.4 miles south-east)
Ashton questions
Do textured ceilings in Ashton homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you work near Botley station?
Yes, we cover Ashton and the area towards Botley station, about 4 miles south-west.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
Usually you can use other rooms: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will advise for each room.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
What we deal with in Ashton
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings before plastering
A school like Bishops Waltham Infant School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What isn’t included
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Whether the job needs notifying
The process
We bag and label the waste as we work, for disposal at a permitted site. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Ask for a quote
Send us the address in Ashton, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Which option is right?
A low price may mean shortcuts, which releases fibres. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why people choose us
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- No removal until we know what it is
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
Responsibilities for owners
If you manage or own a block in Ashton, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How much there is
- Material and condition
- Disposal costs
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Street parking nearby
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Cracks or breaks
- An idea of size
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Materials, one by one
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Other services in Ashton
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site