Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in East Stratton
Artex removal across East Stratton, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings already disturbed
- Loft conversions and extensions
Artex removal near East Stratton
Artex removal near East Stratton
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in East Stratton, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. Whether it’s rented homes refurbished between tenants and damaged or cracked coatings, we cover textured walls, Artex ceilings and coated ceiling roses and more.
Rural homes near East Stratton have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Location
- East Stratton (SO21)
- County
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in East Stratton, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- We need the room cleared
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Doing it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- How many samples are needed
- How easy it is to reach
- Parking and access charges
- The quantity or area
A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- An overall view
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The parking area
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
How we work
We bag and label the waste as we work, for disposal at a permitted site. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- 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
Before we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
How to get a quote
Send us the address in East Stratton, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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East Stratton: your questions answered
Do you cover East Stratton from London?
We cover East Stratton, about 54 miles from central London.
Do you cover East Stratton and the area around Micheldever station?
Yes, we cover East Stratton and the area towards Micheldever station, about 2.5 miles north-west.
Do you work in East Stratton?
Yes. We cover East Stratton and the surrounding area as part of Hampshire. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings generally aren’t licensed.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many do not. A test will tell you.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
East Stratton properties and textured coatings
East Stratton is about 8 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. East Stratton has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. East Stratton is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We work right across the region, from East Stratton to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
If you are refurbishing a rental near Micheldever station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Here we cover the SO21 postcode area. Streets in the area include Stratton Close, Stratton Lane and Baring Close, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Other places close to East Stratton we cover include Micheldever (2 miles west), Northbrook (2 miles west), Totford (2 miles south-east), Northington (2 miles south-east) and Brown Candover (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (9 miles north-east), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (12 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (4.9 miles east).
- Pubs nearby include The Northbrook Arms (less than half a mile north-west)
What happens next
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Some practical advice:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Photos help us quote
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Book your plasterer after removal
Avoid these
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Test before the builders arrive.
Nearby places to East Stratton
Other services in East Stratton
Choosing the right option
A low price may mean shortcuts. Ask about the method and the waste. Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Why people choose us
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
See how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note