Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Faberstown, Hampshire
Worried about asbestos in Faberstown? Our service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, with clear advice at each step.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Loft conversions and extensions
Asbestos help in Faberstown
Artex removal near Faberstown
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation, which is why testing first matters in Faberstown. Whether it’s damaged or cracked coatings and landlord refurbishments, we cover swirl patterns, coated plasterboard and textured walls and more.
Rural homes near Faberstown have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Where
- Faberstown (SP11)
- County
- Hampshire
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Afterwards
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets out of the work area
Things not to do
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- The type of material and its condition
- How many samples are needed
- How easy it is to reach
- The category of work
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Sending photos
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Damaged areas
- An idea of size
- Visible markings
Send us the address in Faberstown, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Should you do it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
For businesses and landlords in Faberstown
If you manage or own a block in Faberstown, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
If your business premises in Faberstown were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
The process
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing, so there is no confusion.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and 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
Preparing for the visit
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will advise.
Helpful guides
Other services in Faberstown
Limits to be aware of
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials in Faberstown
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Choosing the right option
A low price may mean shortcuts, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why people choose us
- Covering London and the South East
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
Faberstown properties and textured coatings
Faberstown is about 5 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. For Artex jobs in Faberstown, tell us about parking and access. Faberstown is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 24 miles away.
If you’re refurbishing flats near Andover station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on Andover Road and Shoddesden Lane or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. If your property is just outside Faberstown, we also cover Redenham (1 mile east), Appleshaw (1 mile east), Fyfield (2 miles south), Chute Forest (2 miles north-east) and Clanville (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Andover (5 miles south-east), Tidworth (3 miles west), Whitchurch (11 miles east), East Anton (6 miles east), Overton (14 miles east) and Picket Piece (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.5 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (1.8 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Quarley Hill and Anton Lakes.
FAQs for Faberstown
Do you come out to small villages like Faberstown?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you cover Faberstown and the area around Andover station?
Yes, we cover Faberstown and the area towards Andover station, about 4.7 miles south-east.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
How much does Artex removal cost in Faberstown?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
How can I get a price?
Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You’ll get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site