Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in Cliddesden
Artex removal in Cliddesden: textured coating testing and removal. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings before plastering
Asbestos help in Cliddesden
How artex removal works in Cliddesden
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation, which is why testing first matters in Cliddesden. Whether it’s coatings scraped during DIY and extensions that cut into ceilings, we cover coated plasterboard, coated ceiling roses and swirl patterns and more.
In a village like Cliddesden, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Area
- Cliddesden (RG25)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Should you do it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Questions from Cliddesden
Do you come out to small villages like Cliddesden?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you work near Basingstoke station?
Yes, we cover Cliddesden and the area towards Basingstoke station, about 2.2 miles north.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
How much does Artex removal cost in Cliddesden?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote once we know what it contains.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
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.
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After the job
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, and you get the paperwork.
After we’ve finished:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
Don’ts
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Test before the builders arrive.
Your options compared
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What you get
- Accredited laboratory results
- Clear advice on your options
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Records for your files
See how we quote and our cost guide.
Why people call us in Cliddesden
Many trades want a test result first.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings scraped during DIY
If you are refurbishing a rental near Basingstoke station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Before booking anyone
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
Textured ceilings in Cliddesden
Cliddesden is about 2 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Wherever your property is in Cliddesden, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we will quote. Cliddesden is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Cliddesden to Reading (15 miles away).
A school like Cliddesden Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. If your home is one of the older properties in Cliddesden, near Church of St Leonard or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG25. Whether your property is on Station Road, Church Lane and Hoopersmead or anywhere nearby, we can help. Close by, we cover Viables (1 mile north), Eastrop (2 miles north), Ellisfield (2 miles south), Oakridge (2 miles north) and Upper Common (2 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (8 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (8 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Basing House (2.9 miles north-east) and Festival Place (2 miles north). The countryside around Cliddesden includes Farleigh Hill and The Mill Field.
- Nearby schools include Brighton Hill Community School (1 mile north-west) and Coppice Spring School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Jolly Farmer Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
How it works
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible and bagged or wrapped. The work area is kept clear while we are working.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Clear the way to the work area
Get 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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For landlords, agents and businesses
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Cliddesden must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- The quantity or area
- Material and condition
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Disposal costs
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Approximate dimensions
- Damaged areas
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
What we do and don’t cover
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We need the room cleared
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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