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Asbestos Artex Removal in Egypt, Hampshire
Artex removal for properties in Egypt and Hampshire: textured coating testing and removal.
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Artex removal for Egypt
How we work
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out previous surveys
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Mention any damage before we arrive
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Artex removal for Egypt properties
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. Whether it’s walls before tiling and extensions that cut into ceilings, we deal with stipple finishes, coated plasterboard and coated ceiling roses.
In a village like Egypt, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, so you have a record.
- Location
- Egypt (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Choosing the right option
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Why us?
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Clear advice on your options
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Textured ceilings in Egypt
Egypt is about 7 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. Properties in Egypt range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Egypt is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
In older homes in Egypt, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Wherever your property is in SO21, Artex removal is available. Your property could be on Alexandria Road and Stockbridge Road East. For properties just outside Egypt, we cover Sutton Scotney (1 mile south-west), Hunton (1 mile east), Stoke Charity (1 mile south-east), Barton Stacey (2 miles north-west) and South Wonston (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Basingstoke (12 miles north-east), Winchester (7 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (7 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south) and Alton (15 miles east).
- Local pubs include Coach And Horses pub (0.5 miles south-west)
Questions from Egypt
How far is Egypt from London?
We cover Egypt, about 58 miles from central London.
Do you work near Micheldever station?
Yes. Micheldever station is about 3.5 miles north-east of Egypt, and we cover both.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, so we quote after testing.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you cover Egypt?
Yes. We cover Egypt and the surrounding area as part of Hampshire. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. Often you can stay in other rooms.
Duty holders and landlords in Egypt
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Egypt must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
If you manage or own a block in Egypt, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Egypt
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
These come up again and again:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings before plastering
- Textured walls before a refit
For rented flats close to Micheldever station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- Which areas and materials are covered
- How fibres will be kept down
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- What is not included
What happens next
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Give us room sizes
- Photos help us quote
- Plan around the closed rooms
Avoid these
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Limits to be aware of
We are upfront about what’s included:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We need the room cleared
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
What else we do in Egypt
Doing it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site