Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in Bidden
Found something that might be asbestos in Bidden? We provide Artex removal, with testing first, explained in plain English.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings before plastering
Artex removal for Bidden
Questions from Bidden
Do you come out to small villages like Bidden?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Is asbestos common in Bidden homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
It’s an option for an intact coating: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. To do that, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Artex removal near Bidden
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. Common materials are swirl patterns, coated plasterboard and stipple finishes, and people usually contact us about ceilings before plastering and structural work through coated ceilings.
In a village like Bidden, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Where
- Bidden (RG25)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Bidden
Other services in Bidden
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Bidden
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Loft conversions
If you’re refurbishing flats near Hook station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What your quote should include
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
Looking after things afterwards
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Keeping things safe:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Each different coating needs testing
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
Avoid these
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Duty holders and landlords in Bidden
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
What affects the price in Bidden
Our quotes take into account:
- Parking and access charges
- The quantity or area
- Material and condition
- Access to the area
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- How we’d reach it
- An idea of size
- A close-up from a safe distance
You will get a written quote. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
Artex in Bidden homes
Bidden is about 4 miles south of Hook, in Hampshire. Bidden is within our Hampshire area, whatever the size of the job. Bidden is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 miles away.
In older homes in Bidden, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. A school like Robert May's School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
Wherever your property is in RG25, Artex removal is available. Whether your property is on Bidden Road, Elder Dell and Meadowside or anywhere nearby, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover include Little Hoddington (1 mile west), South Warnborough (1 mile south-east), Long Sutton (2 miles east), Greywell (2 miles north-east) and Up Nately (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Farnborough (11 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north-east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (6 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Gliding Heritage Centre (3.4 miles south-west) and Odiham Castle (2.5 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find The Mill Field and Holybourne Hill.
- Local pubs include Hoddington Arms Public House (less than half a mile west)
What we do and do not cover
Some limits to bear in mind:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- We need the room cleared
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
What it might be made of
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Should you do it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
How it works
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, and keep the coating damp as we work. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let us know where we can park
- Let us know if something’s broken
Ask for a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site