Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for Conford
Buildings in Conford built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers textured coating testing and removal.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings before plastering
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Artex removal near Conford
Artex removal for Conford properties
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Typical materials include swirl patterns, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard, and typical jobs are ceilings coming down and rented flats before redecoration.
In towns and villages like Conford, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Where
- Conford (GU30)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked before the seals come down. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Get a quote
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
The scope of Artex removal
A few things to be aware of:
- We need the room cleared
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
For businesses and landlords in Conford
If you manage or own a block in Conford, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
More for properties in Conford
What we deal with in Conford
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, so they may start to flake.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings scraped during DIY
For rented flats close to Liphook station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- The scope of the job, in writing
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What category of work it is
Artex removal around Conford
Conford is about 2 miles south-east of Bordon, in Hampshire. We cover Conford as part of Hampshire, for Artex jobs of every size. Conford is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 15 miles away.
For a school such as Liphook Infant School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. Conford is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We carry out Artex jobs all over GU30. If your property is just outside Conford, we also cover Passfield (1 mile north-west), Weavers Down (1 mile south), Liphook (1 mile south-east), Longmoor (2 miles south-west) and Woolmer (2 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Farnborough (14 miles north), Fleet (13 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south-west), Aldershot (11 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west) and Petersfield (8 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (1.9 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Wheeler's Down and Deadwater Valley.
- Local schools include Bohunt School (1.3 miles south-east)
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- Travel and parking
- How many samples are needed
- How easy it is to reach
- What the material is and its state
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Visible markings
- A photo of the whole area
- A clear close-up
- A rough size or measurement
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
FAQs for Conford
Could my house in Conford contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Conford may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How far is Conford from London?
We cover Conford, about 42 miles from central London.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many don’t. The only way to know is to test a sample.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Generally not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Options to consider in Conford
What are the options for Artex? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is generally best. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why people choose us
- Records for your files
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Read how we quote or the cost guide.
After the job
The surface is left ready for making good.
Keeping things safe:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Test every different coating
- Keep the results and paperwork
Things not to do
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site