Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for Bishop's Waltham
Artex removal in Bishop's Waltham: Artex removal, with testing first, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
Artex removal near Bishop's Waltham
Artex removal in Bishop's Waltham
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. We often deal with Artex ceilings, stipple finishes and swirl patterns, and typical jobs are flaking textured ceilings and coatings already disturbed.
In a smaller place like Bishop's Waltham, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Location
- Bishop's Waltham (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Typical Artex jobs in Bishop's Waltham
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Ceilings coming down
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Rented flats before redecoration
For rented flats close to Botley station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Questions to ask before booking
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- What paperwork you get
Doing it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Duty holders and landlords in Bishop's Waltham
Schools, halls and community buildings are 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.
Limits to be aware of
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
What affects the price in Bishop's Waltham
What changes the cost:
- How much there is
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Disposal costs
- Access to the area
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A rough size or measurement
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Each job is priced individually. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
After we have finished in Bishop's Waltham
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, and you get the paperwork.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Test every different coating
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Clear the rooms before the work
- File the test result and waste note
Things not to do
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
What happens
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- 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
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park
- Dig out previous surveys
- Warn neighbours if needed
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Bishop's Waltham properties and textured coatings
Bishop's Waltham is about 5 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Wherever your property is in Bishop's Waltham, tell us the postcode and what you need. Bishop's Waltham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like Bishop's Waltham Junior School should already have records of any textured coatings. In older homes in Bishop's Waltham, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO32, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Local streets include High Street, St Georges's Square and Station Road; we cover every one. Being close to the B2177 and B3035, Bishop's Waltham is simple for us to get to. For properties just outside Bishop's Waltham, we cover Ashton (1 mile north), Waltham Chase (2 miles south), Durley Street (2 miles west), Wintershill (2 miles west) and Upham (2 miles north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (11 miles south), Havant (12 miles south-east), Eastleigh (6 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles east).
A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (less than half a mile south-west) and Moorgreen Hospital (5.1 miles west). Open spaces near Bishop's Waltham include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Beacon Hill.
- Schools near Bishop's Waltham include Swanmore College of Technology (1.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Hotel (within half a mile south)
Places near Bishop's Waltham
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Your questions about Artex removal in Bishop's Waltham
How far is Bishop's Waltham from London?
We cover Bishop's Waltham, about 61 miles from central London.
Do older homes in Bishop's Waltham have asbestos?
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.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note