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Asbestos Artex Removal in Blackhill, Hampshire
Artex removal in Blackhill: textured coating testing and removal. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Artex removal near Blackhill
How artex removal works in Blackhill
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Blackhill. Whether it’s coatings in the way of electrical work and flaking textured ceilings, we cover coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and stipple finishes and more.
In a village like Blackhill, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Area
- Blackhill (SO51)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Typical Artex jobs in Blackhill
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings before skimming
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings coming down
Non-domestic buildings like Wellow School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Questions to ask before booking
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- What paperwork you get
- The method and controls
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
Looking after things afterwards
The surface is left ready for making good.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Send photos of the coatings
- Give us room sizes
Things not to do
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Duty holders and landlords in Blackhill
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
If you manage or own a block in Blackhill, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
What it might be made of
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Weighing up your options
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Why people choose us
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Clear written quotes
- Across London and the South East
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
How we work
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Getting ready
- Let us know where we can park
- Clear the way to the work area
- Move things out of the way carefully
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
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Artex removal around Blackhill
Blackhill is about 4 miles north-west of Totton, in Hampshire. In Blackhill, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We work in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 8 miles away.
If you’re refurbishing flats near Romsey station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Parts of the New Forest National Park are within about 7 miles of Blackhill, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the SO51 postcode area. Close by, we cover East Wellow (1 mile north-east), Canada (1 mile west), West Wellow (1 mile north-west), Wigley (2 miles south-east) and Newbridge (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (4 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (14 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Tatchbury Mount Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Blackhill includes Copythorne Common.
- Schools near Blackhill include Embley (2.1 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Rockingham Arms (0.8 miles west)
Blackhill questions
Do you work on properties in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you cover Blackhill and the area around Romsey station?
Yes, we cover Blackhill and the area towards Romsey station, about 4 miles north-east.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Do you work in Blackhill?
We do: Blackhill is within the area we cover in Hampshire. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
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.
What we do and don’t cover
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We need the room cleared
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials in Blackhill
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Nearby places to Blackhill
Other services in Blackhill
Should you do it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
- 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
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note