Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Binsted, Hampshire
Found something that might be asbestos in Binsted? Our service covers removal of textured ceilings and walls, with clear advice at each step.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings scraped during DIY
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Artex removal near Binsted
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. Whether it’s ceilings before downlights go in and walls before tiling, we cover coated plasterboard, Artex ceilings and stipple finishes.
Rural homes near Binsted have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- Binsted (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
How to get a quote
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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Good to know
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
Questions from Binsted
Do you cover small places like Binsted?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
How far is Binsted from London?
We cover Binsted, about 41 miles from central London.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
After we have finished in Binsted
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
A few practical points:
- File the test result and waste note
- Test every different coating
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
Don’ts
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Where asbestos turns up
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights releases fibres.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings already disturbed
- Textured walls before a refit
For a school such as Binsted Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Comparing quotes
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- The documents you will receive
- The method and controls
Artex removal around Binsted
Binsted is about 4 miles east of Alton, in Hampshire. Binsted has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We work right across the region, from Binsted to Guildford (15 miles away).
If you are refurbishing flats near Bentley (Hampshire) station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. If your home is one of the older properties in Binsted, near Church of the Holy Cross or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Binsted, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Artex jobs anywhere in GU34 start with the postcode and some photos. That could mean a property on The Street and Lovell Gardens or the roads around them, wherever it is in Binsted. If your property is just outside Binsted, we also cover Isington (1 mile north), Blacknest (1 mile north-east), Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles east), Frithend (2 miles east) and Kingsley (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north), Aldershot (8 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles west) and Petersfield (11 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Allen Gallery (3.8 miles west) and Chase Community Hospital (4.2 miles south). The countryside around Binsted includes Holybourne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
- Nearby, you will find The Binsted Inn (under half a mile west)
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
What affects the price in Binsted
Prices vary with:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Licensed or non-licensed
- What the material is and its state
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- An idea of size
- An overall view
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Every job is quoted in writing. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Which option is right?
A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
What you get
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site