Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for Chithurst
Artex removal in Chithurst: textured coating testing and removal. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Artex removal near Chithurst
Artex removal near Chithurst
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. Whether it’s coatings in the way of electrical work and damaged or cracked coatings, we cover coated plasterboard, swirl patterns and coated ceiling roses and more.
In a village like Chithurst, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Area
- Chithurst (GU31)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Artex removal around Chithurst
Chithurst is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Properties in Chithurst range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We work right across the region, from Chithurst to Guildford (about 20 miles away).
For rented flats close to Liphook station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. In older homes in Chithurst, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 3 miles of Chithurst, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Wherever your property is in GU31, Artex removal is available. If your property is just outside Chithurst, we also cover Trotton Marsh (1 mile north-west), Borden (1 mile north-west), Rogate (2 miles west), Milland (2 miles north) and Rake (4 miles north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Havant (13 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (6 miles west) and Purbrook (14 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Midhurst Museum (2.9 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.9 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Wheeler's Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
- Nearby, you will find The Keeper's Arms Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
What happens
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
How to get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
What happens next
File the result and the paperwork.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Each different coating needs testing
- Plan around the closed rooms
What to avoid
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
What it costs
Every quote reflects:
- How much there is
- Licensed or non-licensed
- What the material is and its state
- How many samples are needed
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Sending photos
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Cracks or breaks
- An idea of size
- The parking area
Each job is priced individually. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
Good to know
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- We need the room cleared
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
Weighing up your options
What are the options for Artex? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is usually best. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Why people choose us
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Clear written quotes
- No removal until we know what it is
Take a look at how we price jobs or published price ranges.
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Chithurst: your questions answered
Is the Artex in my Chithurst home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you come out to small villages like Chithurst?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not every coating does: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. A sample test tells you which you have.
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 should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice.
For landlords, agents and businesses
For managing agents and freeholders in Chithurst, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Why people call us in Chithurst
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, so they may start to flake.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings before skimming
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
A school like Stedham Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
Before booking anyone
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Whether VAT is included
- What category of work it is
Towns and villages near Chithurst
What else we do in Chithurst
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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