Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Basingstoke, Hampshire
Artex removal in Basingstoke: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Loft conversions
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Artex removal near Basingstoke
Should you do 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.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Artex removal in Basingstoke
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Basingstoke, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. From flaking textured ceilings and rented homes refurbished between tenants, we deal with swirl patterns, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes and more.
In a large place like Basingstoke, textured ceilings are common in homes built or refurbished before 2000, and renovation is when they need testing. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
Responsibilities for owners
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Typical Artex jobs in Basingstoke
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
Typical jobs in Basingstoke include:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
In older homes in Basingstoke, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Before booking anyone
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Any exclusions
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- The method and controls
A closer look at the materials
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- The size of the job
- The type of material and its condition
- How easy it is to reach
- Disposal costs
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Damaged areas
- Street parking nearby
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Step by step
Our team wears protective equipment, and keep the room closed while we work. The work area is kept clear while we’re working.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will advise.
Helpful guides
Good to know
The usual limits are:
- We need the room cleared
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
Also near Basingstoke
Also in Basingstoke
After we’ve finished in Basingstoke
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
After we have finished:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Photos help us quote
Don’ts
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Basingstoke questions
Do you cover Basingstoke and the area around Basingstoke station?
Yes. Basingstoke station is about 0.6 miles east of Basingstoke, and we cover both.
Do you cover Basingstoke from London?
We cover Basingstoke, about 46 miles from central London.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Can I just skim over it?
You can, if it’s intact: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Don’t sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
Artex removal around Basingstoke
Basingstoke is in Hampshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Basingstoke contact us for Artex jobs. Basingstoke is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 14 miles away.
A school like King's Furlong Infant School and Nursery should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. For rented flats close to Basingstoke station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Wherever your property is in RG24, RG22, RG21 and RG23, Artex removal is available. Local streets include Church Square, Queen Annes Square and The Square; we cover every one. Basingstoke is on the A30 and A33, which makes it simple to get to. For properties just outside Basingstoke, we cover South Ham (1 mile south-west), Winklebury (1 mile west), Brighton Hill (1 mile south), Rooksdown (1 mile north-west) and Buckskin (1 mile west). We also cover nearby towns such as Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (6 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Hampshire, Basingstoke has buildings from every era.
Nearby you’ll also find Basing House (2.2 miles east) and The Malls (0.6 miles east). Open spaces near Basingstoke include Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Local schools include Cranbourne (0.7 miles south) and The Costello School (1 mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Rising Sun pub (0.5 miles north-east)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site