Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Charlwood, Hampshire
Worried about asbestos in Charlwood? We provide Artex removal, with testing first, explained in plain English.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Need Artex removal in Charlwood?
About our artex removal in Charlwood
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. We often deal with textured walls, coated plasterboard and stipple finishes, and people generally contact us about ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and coatings damaged by leaks.
In a village like Charlwood, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Where
- Charlwood (SO24)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The scope of Artex removal
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
Why people call us in Charlwood
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Rented flats before redecoration
Older homes across Charlwood may have coatings added during past renovations.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Which areas and materials are covered
- The method and controls
Textured ceilings in Charlwood
Charlwood is about 6 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. In Charlwood, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Charlwood is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work. Our area stretches from Charlwood to Southampton (19 miles away).
Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 7 miles of Charlwood; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Here we cover the SO24 postcode area. We also carry out Artex jobs in Monkwood (1 mile south-west), Kitwood (1 mile north-west), Gilbert Street (1 mile north-west), Ropley (2 miles west) and West Tisted (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Havant (15 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south) and Alton (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Alton Community Hospital (4.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Charlwood includes Red Hill and Shutts Copse.
Towns and villages near Charlwood
What else we do in Charlwood
Your options compared
What are the options for Artex? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is generally better. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why choose us
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Domestic and commercial work
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Take a look at how we price jobs and published price ranges.
What it might be made of
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
How we price Artex removal
We base our quote on:
- How much there is
- The type of material and its condition
- How much waste there is
- Location, parking and any London charges
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Sending photos
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- A clear close-up
- The parking area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Approximate dimensions
Send us the address in Charlwood, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Should you do it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Afterwards
Covered coatings should be recorded.
A few practical points:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Book your plasterer after removal
- File the test result and waste note
- Keep pets away
Don’ts
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Your questions about Artex removal in Charlwood
Do textured ceilings in Charlwood homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Do you cover Charlwood?
Yes, Charlwood is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you work in flats?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Step by step
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces and bagged or wrapped. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Let us know where we can park
Ask for a quote
Each job is priced individually. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Related guides
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site