Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Chineham, Hampshire
Buildings in Chineham built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer Artex removal, with testing first.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Structural work through coated ceilings
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How artex removal works in Chineham
If your renovation in Chineham involves textured ceilings, test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. We often deal with Artex ceilings, textured walls and stipple finishes, and people usually contact us about rented flats before redecoration and extensions that cut into ceilings.
In a smaller place like Chineham, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes, and testing comes first. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Chineham (RG24, RG27)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- 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
How to prepare
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Clear the way to the work area
Ask for a quote
Send us the address in Chineham, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Textured ceilings in Chineham
Chineham is about 3 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We work across Chineham and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Chineham is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 11 miles away.
In older homes in Chineham, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Non-domestic buildings like Four Lanes Community Junior School should already have records of any textured coatings.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of RG24 and RG27 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Bowman Road, Cufaude Lane and Cibbons Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. With the A33 close by, Chineham is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also cover Lychpit (1 mile south), Wildmoor (1 mile east), Popley (1 mile west), Old Basing (2 miles south) and Water End (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Basingstoke (3 miles south-west), Farnborough (12 miles east), Fleet (9 miles east), Aldershot (13 miles east), Alton (10 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Basing House (1.5 miles south) and Basing House (1.5 miles south). Open spaces near Chineham include Daneshill Park Woods.
- Schools near Chineham include The Loddon School (1.2 miles north-east) and The Vyne Community School (2 miles south-west)
Choosing the right option
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why choose us
- Accredited laboratory results
- No removal until we know what it is
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Work done to the regulations
Take a look at how we quote or published price ranges.
Chineham: your questions answered
Do textured ceilings in Chineham homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Could my house in Chineham contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You’ll get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
What affects the price in Chineham
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How many samples are needed
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Location, parking and any London charges
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Photos that help
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Damaged areas
- A clear close-up
- Labels, if any
- Street parking nearby
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will advise.
Should you do it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Why people call us in Chineham
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings before plastering
- Structural work through coated ceilings
If you are refurbishing a rental near Basingstoke station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Before booking anyone
- What is not included
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What category of work it is
- The documents you’ll receive
Duty holders and landlords in Chineham
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
For managing agents and freeholders in Chineham, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
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Also in Chineham
What’s included, and what is not
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other materials may need their own approach
- 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 will advise before booking.
Materials in Chineham
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
After the job
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Photos help us quote
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Test every different coating
What to avoid
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site