Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Bagmore, Hampshire
Worried about asbestos in Bagmore? We provide Artex removal, with testing first, explained in plain English.
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings before skimming
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Artex removal for Bagmore
How artex removal works in Bagmore
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation, which is why testing first matters in Bagmore. Typical jobs include walls before tiling and ceilings due for plastering or skimming, including textured walls, Artex ceilings and coated ceiling roses.
In a village like Bagmore, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Area
- Bagmore (RG25)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Bagmore properties and textured coatings
Bagmore is about 5 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. In Bagmore, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Bagmore is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 18 miles away.
In older homes in Bagmore, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG25, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Bagmore we cover include Southrope (1 mile east), Burkham (1 mile south-west), Shalden Green (2 miles east), Bradley (3 miles south-west) and Bentworth (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles south-west), Farnborough (14 miles north-east), Fleet (11 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles east) and Alton (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Alton Community Hospital (4.9 miles south-east) and Gliding Heritage Centre (1.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Bagmore includes Farleigh Hill.
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- How many samples are needed
- Material and condition
- Travel and parking
- Waste quantity and disposal
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Photos that help
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Cracks or breaks
- An idea of size
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Bagmore
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
If you are refurbishing a rental near Alton station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
What your quote should include
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- The documents you will receive
- Any exclusions
After we have finished in Bagmore
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
A few practical points:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep the results and paperwork
Things not to do
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Can I do it myself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Bagmore, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Common questions in Bagmore
Do you cover Bagmore from London?
We cover Bagmore, about 46 miles from central London.
Do you work near Alton station?
Yes, we cover Bagmore and the area towards Alton station, about 4.9 miles south-east.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. A sample test tells you which you have.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we will arrange to see it.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Other services in Bagmore
What we do and don’t cover
So you know what to expect:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We need the room cleared
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials in Bagmore
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
What happens
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, with no sanding or dry scraping. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing, so there is no confusion.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Preparing for the visit
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
How to get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Related guides
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note