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Hampshire · England

Artex Removal in Dogmersfield

Artex removal for properties in Dogmersfield and Hampshire: Artex removal, with testing first.

  • Damaged or cracked coatings
  • Rented homes refurbished between tenants
  • Loft conversions

Request a quote Phone 07833 053 749

Need Artex removal in Dogmersfield?

Artex removal near Dogmersfield

Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. Testing a sample tells you, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. People often contact us about ceilings due for plastering or skimming and coatings scraped during DIY, including textured walls, coated plasterboard and coated ceiling roses.

Rural homes near Dogmersfield have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.

A sealed sample bag held up by a surveyor
Location
Dogmersfield (RG27)
Region
Hampshire
What we do
Textured ceilings and walls
Paperwork
Test result and waste paperwork
Price
A written quote before work starts
Phone
07833 053 749
Page updated
26 October 2026

The scope of Artex removal

Some limits to bear in mind:

  • We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
  • Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
  • We need the room cleared

Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.

Materials we see

  • Patched or painted coatings
  • Artex ceilings
  • Textured walls
  • Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
  • Coated plasterboard
  • Swirl and stipple patterns

More about this service

Can I do it myself?

DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.

Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.

Choosing the right option

A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.

Why people choose us

  • Reports and results you can share
  • Clear written quotes
  • Identify first, remove only when needed
  • Jobs planned to HSE guidance

Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.

Why people call us in Dogmersfield

Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.

Common situations in older properties include:

  • Loft conversions and extensions
  • Rented flats before redecoration
  • Coatings scraped during DIY
  • Ceilings before skimming

For a school such as Dogmersfield Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.

Comparing quotes

  • Where the waste goes, with paperwork
  • If the price includes VAT
  • The scope of the job, in writing
  • That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor

What to check before booking

A closer look at the materials

Painted coatings

Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.

Textured walls

Some walls were also given textured finishes.

Artex removal around Dogmersfield

Dogmersfield is about 2 miles west of Fleet, in Hampshire. Properties in Dogmersfield range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Dogmersfield is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Our area stretches from Dogmersfield to Guildford (about 13 miles away).

For rented flats close to Winchfield station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. If your home is one of the older properties in Dogmersfield, near All Saints' Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.

We carry out Artex jobs all over the RG27 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Dogmersfield we cover include Crookham Village (1 mile east), Winchfield Hurst (1 mile north-west), Mill Lane (1 mile south), Fleet (2 miles east) and Bowling Alley (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles west), Farnborough (5 miles east), Aldershot (5 miles east), Alton (9 miles south-west), Yateley (5 miles north) and Tadley (13 miles north-west).

Nearby you’ll also find Hart Shopping Centre (1.8 miles north-east) and Fleet Community Hospital (1.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Dogmersfield include Tundry Hill and Fleet Pond Nature Reserve.

  • Local schools include Calthorpe Park School (1 mile north-east)
  • Nearby, you’ll find The Exchequer pub (0.7 miles south-east)
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After we’ve finished in Dogmersfield

Share the paperwork with your trades.

Staying safe afterwards:

  • Plan around the closed rooms
  • Each different coating needs testing
  • Keep pets out of the work area
  • Photos help us quote

Don’ts

Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.

Test before the builders arrive.

Your questions about Artex removal in Dogmersfield

Do you work near Winchfield station?

Yes, we cover Dogmersfield and the area towards Winchfield station, about 1.7 miles north-west.

Do you come out to small villages like Dogmersfield?

We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.

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.

Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?

Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.

Can you quote from photos?

Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we will arrange to see it.

Do you cover Dogmersfield?

We do: our area includes Dogmersfield and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description and we’ll quote.

Is Artex removal licensed work?

Generally not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.

Will I get the price in writing?

Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.

Prices and what affects them

What changes the cost:

  • The survey scope
  • Access: height, lofts, steps and space
  • How much waste there is
  • Travel and parking

Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.

What to photograph

The most useful photos are:

  • Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
  • A photo of the whole area
  • How we’d reach it
  • A clear close-up

Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.

How we work

The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.

  1. Describe the coatings and rooms
  2. We sample each coating
  3. We plan the removal and send a quote
  4. The coating is removed with controls
  5. We clean up and send the waste paperwork

Preparing for the visit

  • Let us know where we can park
  • Tell us about anything that is already damaged
  • Do not disturb the material before we get there

How to get a quote

To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.

Tell us what you need

Helpful guides

  • Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
  • Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
  • Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
  • Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site

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