Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Deadwater, Hampshire
Buildings in Deadwater built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings coming down
Artex removal near Deadwater
About our artex removal in Deadwater
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through, which is why testing first matters in Deadwater. Typical jobs include ceilings before plastering and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed, including textured walls, coated ceiling roses and Artex ceilings.
In a smaller place like Deadwater, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Area
- Deadwater (GU35)
- County
- Hampshire
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Choosing the right option
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why people choose us
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Covering London and the South East
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Places near Deadwater
More for properties in Deadwater
Can I do it myself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Deadwater properties and textured coatings
Deadwater is about 1 mile east of Bordon, in Hampshire. Wherever your property is in Deadwater, tell us the postcode and what you need. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 15 miles away.
In older homes in Deadwater, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For a school such as Mill Chase Academy, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. Deadwater is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the GU35 postcode area. Streets in the area include Alma Road, Varna Road and Rowan Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. For properties just outside Deadwater, we cover Lindford (1 mile north-east), Bordon (1 mile west), Hollywater (1 mile south), Standford (1 mile south-east) and Pinewood Village (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Alton (6 miles north-west) and Petersfield (8 miles south-west).
A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Deadwater Valley and Selborne Hill.
- Local schools include Weyford Nursery and Primary School (less than half a mile north)
After we’ve finished in Deadwater
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Give us room sizes
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Test every different coating
Things not to do
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
What we do and don’t cover
Worth knowing before booking:
- We need the room cleared
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Questions from Deadwater
How far is Deadwater from London?
Deadwater is about 42 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work near Liphook station?
Yes. Liphook station is about 3.6 miles south-east of Deadwater, and we cover both.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
Normally you can use other rooms: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional.
What we deal with in Deadwater
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights releases fibres.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings before skimming
For rented flats close to Liphook station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What your quote should include
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- How fibres will be kept down
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
The process
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- 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
How to prepare
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Travel and parking
- Disposal costs
- Access to the area
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Sending photos
For a quick quote, include:
- How we’d reach it
- Labels, if any
- An overall view
- Cracks or breaks
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll advise.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note