Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in East Wellow
Found something that might be asbestos in East Wellow? We provide Artex removal, with testing first, explained in plain English.
- Ceilings coming down
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings before skimming
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Artex removal for East Wellow properties
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry. Whether it’s coatings in the way of electrical work and rented homes refurbished between tenants, we cover coated plasterboard, Artex ceilings and swirl patterns.
Village homes like those in East Wellow have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Area
- East Wellow (SO51)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Duty holders and landlords in East Wellow
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in East Wellow, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
What happens next
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, and you get the paperwork.
Some practical advice:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Give us room sizes
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep pets away
Don’ts
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Your questions about Artex removal in East Wellow
Do you cover small places like East Wellow?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you work near Romsey station?
Yes. Romsey station is about 3.6 miles north-east of East Wellow, and we cover both.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
How much does Artex removal cost in East Wellow?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote after testing.
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.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both work; it depends on the room. We will advise for each room.
Can I stay at home while you work?
Usually you can use other rooms: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in East Wellow
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling.
In older properties, we often see:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings already disturbed
If your home is one of the older properties in East Wellow, near Church of St Margaret or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Before booking anyone
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Whether the job needs notifying
Nearby places to East Wellow
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Artex removal around East Wellow
East Wellow is about 4 miles south-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Properties in East Wellow range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We work in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We work right across the region, from East Wellow to Southampton (8 miles away).
If you are refurbishing flats near Romsey station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Non-domestic buildings like Wellow School should already have records of any textured coatings. East Wellow is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Artex jobs anywhere in SO51 start with the postcode and some photos. Whether your property is on Fielders Way, Crosfield Close and The Drive or a nearby road, the process is the same. Nearby, we also cover Blackhill (1 mile south-west), West Wellow (1 mile north-west), Canada (1 mile west), Wigley (2 miles south-east) and Ower (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (4 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Extra (2.9 miles east) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
- Schools near East Wellow include Embley (1.6 miles north-east)
Should you do it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
How it works
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Let us know if something’s broken
How to get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will advise.
Helpful guides
Your options compared
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Why people choose us
- Records for your files
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Take a look at how we quote and our cost guide.
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The survey scope
- Location, parking and any London charges
- What the material is and its state
Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- Labels, if any
- A rough size or measurement
- The parking area
- Cracks or breaks
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which does not change what’s underneath.
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site