Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Bradley, Hampshire
Worried about asbestos in Bradley? We provide removal of textured ceilings and walls, explained in plain English.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Artex removal near Bradley
DIY and asbestos
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
How artex removal works in Bradley
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through, which is why testing first matters in Bradley. Common materials are coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and swirl patterns, and people typically contact us about loft conversions and extensions and ceilings due for plastering or skimming.
Village homes like those in Bradley have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Where
- Bradley (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there is no confusion.
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
Get a quote
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
Helpful guides
A closer look at the materials
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Textured ceilings in Bradley
Bradley is about 5 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Bradley is within our Hampshire area, whatever the size of the job. Bradley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 20 miles away.
Wherever your property is in SO24, Artex removal is available. Close by, we cover Burkham (1 mile north-east), Bentworth (2 miles south-east), Holt End (2 miles south-east), New Copse (2 miles south-east) and Bagmore (3 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Basingstoke (7 miles north), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (5 miles east) and Petersfield (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (2.3 miles south-west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find King's Hill.
Why people call us in Bradley
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding, dry scraping or drilling releases fibres.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Walls before tiling
- Landlord refurbishments
In older homes in Bradley, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
What to look for in a quote
- Which areas and materials are covered
- If the price includes VAT
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
After we have finished in Bradley
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep pets out of the work area
What to avoid
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
What else we do in Bradley
Bradley questions
Do textured ceilings in Bradley homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you cover Bradley from London?
Bradley is about 49 miles from central London, well within our area.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
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.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
Can I stay at home while you work?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Is my textured ceiling in Bradley asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings do not contain asbestos. The only way to know is to test a sample.
How we price Artex removal
The cost depends on:
- How many samples are needed
- How much there is
- Travel and parking
- Access to the area
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Helping us quote
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Street parking nearby
- How we’d reach it
- A clear close-up
- Damaged areas
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
What’s included, and what is not
What’s in and what’s out:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
Which option is right?
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
How we work in Bradley
- Domestic and commercial work
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Across London and the South East
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
See how we quote or the cost guide.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site