Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in East Harting
Artex removal in East Harting and across Hampshire: textured coating testing and removal, with written paperwork.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Need Artex removal in East Harting?
Artex removal for East Harting properties
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. Testing a sample tells you, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. People often contact us about walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and ceilings before skimming, involving Artex ceilings, coated plasterboard and textured walls.
Village homes like those in East Harting have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Area
- East Harting (GU31)
- County
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Step by step
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- 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
Before we arrive
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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What affects the price in East Harting
We base our quote on:
- How easy it is to reach
- What the material is and its state
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The category of work
Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- A rough size or measurement
- Cracks or breaks
- An overall view
- Visible markings
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will advise.
East Harting: your questions answered
Do you work near Petersfield station?
Yes. Petersfield station is about 4.1 miles north-west of East Harting, and we cover both.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
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; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Can I just skim over it?
It’s an option for an intact coating: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Don’t sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
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.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises.
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Which option is right?
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
What you get
- Accredited laboratory results
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
See our prices page or our cost guide.
Responsibilities for owners
If your business premises in East Harting were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Textured ceilings in East Harting
East Harting is about 4 miles south-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Anywhere in East Harting, just send the postcode, and we will quote. East Harting is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work. We work right across the region, from East Harting to Guildford (about 23 miles away).
Older homes across East Harting may have coatings added during past renovations. Non-domestic buildings like Harting CofE Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about a mile of East Harting; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of GU31. From Hollist Lane, East Harting Street and Orchard Close or anywhere nearby, we can help. Close by, we cover South Harting (1 mile west), Nyewood (1 mile north), Elsted (1 mile east), Elsted Marsh (2 miles east) and Dumpford (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Havant (9 miles south-west), Horndean (8 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north), Waterlooville (10 miles south-west), Petersfield (4 miles north-west) and Purbrook (10 miles south-west).
A little further out are Petersfield Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-west) and Bear Museum (3.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Iping and Stedham Commons and Oakham Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ship Inn (0.8 miles west)
Why people call us in East Harting
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
In older properties, we often see:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
For rented flats close to Petersfield station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
What to look for in a quote
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What paperwork you get
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Whether the job needs notifying
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials in East Harting
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site