Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in Chawton
Artex removal in Chawton: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Artex removal for Chawton
Artex removal for Chawton properties
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped. Whether it’s damaged or cracked coatings and loft conversions and extensions, we deal with textured walls, swirl patterns and stipple finishes.
In a village like Chawton, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Where
- Chawton (GU34)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Doing it yourself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Where asbestos turns up
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, which can make them crumble.
Typical jobs in Chawton include:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Walls before tiling
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
In older homes in Chawton, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Before booking anyone
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
Good to know
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
What happens next
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
Some practical advice:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Send photos of the coatings
Avoid these
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
A closer look at the materials
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Responsibilities for owners
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Chawton must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
FAQs for Chawton
Do you cover Chawton and the area around Alton station?
Yes, we cover Chawton and the area towards Alton station, about 1.6 miles north-east.
Could my house in Chawton contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Do you work in Chawton?
Yes, we do: Chawton is within the area we cover in Hampshire. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings do not contain asbestos. The only way to know is to test a sample.
Artex removal around Chawton
Chawton is about 1 mile south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Properties in Chawton range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Chawton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like Chawton Church of England Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. If you are refurbishing a rental near Alton station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Anywhere in GU34, Artex removal is available. Whether your property is on Winchester Road and Wolf's Lane or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Other places close to Chawton we cover include Alton (1 mile north-east), Upper Farringdon (2 miles south), Lower Farringdon (2 miles south), Farringdon (2 miles south) and Hartley Mauditt (2 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (9 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Allen Gallery (1.3 miles north-east) and Alton Community Hospital (under half a mile north). Green spaces nearby include King's Hill.
- Local schools include Amery Hill School (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Greyfriar pub (within half a mile south)
Your options compared
Testing first can save a lot: a clear result means normal methods. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
What you get
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Accredited laboratory results
- No removal until we know what it is
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Take a look at how we price jobs or published price ranges.
The process
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and the room stays closed. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you.
- 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
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Before we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
Ask for a quote
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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- 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
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site