Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Bedhampton, Hampshire
Artex removal in Bedhampton: textured coating testing and removal, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings coming down
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Artex removal near Bedhampton
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. People often contact us about ceilings before skimming and walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit, involving stipple finishes, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard.
In Bedhampton, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so test each different coating. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Bedhampton (PO9)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Should you do it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
What affects the price in Bedhampton
Quotes vary because of:
- Travel and parking
- What the material is and its state
- How many samples are needed
- Licensed or non-licensed
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Sending photos
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Visible markings
- Where we could park
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Damaged areas
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Common questions in Bedhampton
Could my house in Bedhampton contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Bedhampton and the area around Bedhampton station?
Yes. Bedhampton station is close to the centre of Bedhampton, and we cover the whole area.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not every coating does: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. A sample test tells you which you have.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will explain the options.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Textured ceilings in Bedhampton
Bedhampton is about 1 mile south-west of Havant, in Hampshire. Bedhampton has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Bedhampton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Our area stretches from Bedhampton to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Bidbury Junior School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. If your home is one of the older properties in Bedhampton, near St Nicholas Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. The coast is within about 6 miles of Bedhampton, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Artex jobs anywhere in PO9 start with the postcode and some photos. From Palk Road, Knox Road and Mill Lane or anywhere nearby, we can help. Nearby, we also cover Farlington (1 mile south-west), Purbrook (2 miles north-west), Drayton (2 miles west), Widley (2 miles west) and Waterlooville (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Gosport (7 miles south-west), Fareham (8 miles west), Horndean (4 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles west), Petersfield (11 miles north) and Locks Heath (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Warblington Castle (1.7 miles south-east) and Havant Museum (1.1 miles east). Within reach you will find Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Havant College (0.7 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Golden Lion pub (less than half a mile east)
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What else we do in Bedhampton
What’s included, and what is not
What’s in and what’s out:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
Materials, one by one
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Where asbestos turns up
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
If you are refurbishing flats near Bedhampton station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Before you book anyone
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- The documents you’ll receive
- Whether the job needs notifying
What happens
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, and keep the coating damp as we work. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and 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
Getting ready
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
How to get a quote
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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Looking after things afterwards
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Keeping things safe:
- Photos help us quote
- Give us room sizes
- Each different coating needs testing
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
Things not to do
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Which option is right?
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
What you get
- Work done to the regulations
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Clear advice on your options
See our prices page or our cost guide.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site