Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Axmansford, Hampshire
Any pre-2000 building in Axmansford may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers textured coating testing and removal.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Artex removal for Axmansford
Textured ceilings in Axmansford
Axmansford is about 2 miles west of Tadley, in Hampshire. Axmansford is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Axmansford is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 11 miles away.
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Midgham station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. If your home is one of the older properties in Axmansford, near Church of St Stephen or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Here we cover the RG26 postcode area. Nearby, we also cover Inhurst (1 mile north), Baughurst (1 mile north-east), Heath End (1 mile north-east), Wolverton Common (1 mile south-west) and Brimpton Common (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (7 miles south-east), Yateley (15 miles east), Hook (11 miles south-east), Popley (6 miles south-east), Kempshott (7 miles south) and Oakridge (7 miles south-east).
A little further out are Park Prewett Hospital (5.3 miles south-east) and Calleva Museum (3.6 miles east).
- Local schools include Ashford Hill Primary School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Wellington Arms Public House (0.9 miles south-east)
Artex removal in Axmansford
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. Typical jobs include loft conversions and ceilings coming down, involving Artex ceilings, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard.
In a village like Axmansford, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Where
- Axmansford (RG26)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
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Which option is right?
Plastering over it avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it smooth first, and it remains in place. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why people choose us
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Accredited laboratory results
- Covering London and the South East
- Quotes that spell out the scope
See how we quote and published price ranges.
Step by step
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. The work area is kept clear while we’re working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- 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
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
Get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
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FAQs for Axmansford
How far is Axmansford from London?
Axmansford is about 48 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you cover small places like Axmansford?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We will give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Can I just skim over it?
You can, if it’s intact: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
What we deal with in Axmansford
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
These come up again and again:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Loft conversions
- Flaking textured ceilings
Non-domestic buildings like The Hurst School should already have records of any textured coatings.
Comparing quotes
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Suitable insurance for the work
- The documents you will receive
Prices and what affects them
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- The quantity or area
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Material and condition
- Disposal costs
Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Visible markings
- An idea of size
- The access route
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Axmansford must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
What happens next
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Keep pets out of the work area
What to avoid
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site