Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in Empshott
Looking for Artex removal in Empshott? We work across Empshott and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Asbestos help in Empshott
The process
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
Ask for 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.
Helpful guides
Artex removal for Empshott properties
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole than to strip the coating. We’ll explain which suits your rooms. From ceilings due for plastering or skimming and structural work through coated ceilings, we deal with swirl patterns, coated plasterboard and Artex ceilings.
Village homes like those in Empshott have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Area
- Empshott (GU33)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Doing it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Why people call us in Empshott
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
If you’re refurbishing flats near Liss station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Before booking anyone
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- Which areas and materials are covered
- What paperwork you get
Empshott: your questions answered
Do you work on properties in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Is the Artex in my Empshott home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both work; it depends on the room. We will explain the options.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
You can, if it’s intact: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Do not sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings typically aren’t licensed.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Materials, one by one
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
How we price Artex removal
When we quote, we look at:
- How much waste there is
- How many samples are needed
- Parking and access charges
- The quantity or area
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- Street parking nearby
- How we’d reach it
- Labels, if any
- A rough size or measurement
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form; it helps us quote accurately.
Empshott properties and textured coatings
Empshott is about 5 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Empshott is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 19 miles away.
In older homes in Empshott, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 6 miles of Empshott; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
For Artex jobs in GU33, just send the postcode and a few photos. Streets in the area include Mill Lane and Church Lane, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Other places close to Empshott we cover include Lower Green (1 mile south-west), Hawkley (2 miles south), Selborne (2 miles north-west), Newton Valence (2 miles west) and Oakshott (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Havant (15 miles south), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (12 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Alton (5 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (3.3 miles north-east) and The Romany Museum (1.5 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Selborne Hill.
Which option is right?
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? 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 choose us
- No removal until we know what it is
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Domestic and commercial work
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Empshott
Also in Empshott
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
The scope of Artex removal
Worth knowing before booking:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials in Empshott
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site