Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for Farleigh Wallop
Buildings in Farleigh Wallop built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer textured coating testing and removal.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Loft conversions and extensions
Artex removal for Farleigh Wallop
DIY and asbestos
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Artex removal near Farleigh Wallop
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We’ll explain which suits your rooms. Typical jobs include damaged or cracked coatings and coatings damaged by DIY, including coated plasterboard, stipple finishes and textured walls.
Rural homes near Farleigh Wallop have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Location
- Farleigh Wallop (RG25)
- County
- Hampshire
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- 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
How to prepare
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
What affects the price in Farleigh Wallop
When we quote, we look at:
- How many samples are needed
- Travel and parking
- How easy it is to reach
- The type of material and its condition
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Labels, if any
- The parking area
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Approximate dimensions
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Which option is right?
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, because the material is clear.
Why us?
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Domestic and commercial work
- Reports and results you can share
- Waste paperwork for every removal
See how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Textured ceilings in Farleigh Wallop
Farleigh Wallop is about 3 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We work across Farleigh Wallop and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 17 miles away.
Older homes across Farleigh Wallop may have coatings added during past renovations. A school like Brighton Hill Community School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Wherever your property is in RG25, we can help with Artex removal. Local streets include The Avenue and Grammarsham Lane; we cover every one. Nearby, we also cover Hatch Warren (1 mile north), Dummer (2 miles west), Kempshott (2 miles north-west), Brighton Hill (2 miles north) and South Ham (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (3 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (8 miles south-east) and Yateley (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Basing House (4.4 miles north-east) and Festival Place (3.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include The Mill Field and Farleigh Hill.
For businesses and landlords in Farleigh Wallop
If your business premises in Farleigh Wallop were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Typical Artex jobs in Farleigh Wallop
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, which can make them crumble.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Walls before tiling
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings before skimming
For rented flats close to Basingstoke station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Comparing quotes
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Whether VAT is included
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- The method and controls
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FAQs for Farleigh Wallop
Do you cover Farleigh Wallop and the area around Basingstoke station?
Yes. Basingstoke station is about 3.7 miles north of Farleigh Wallop, and we cover both.
Is the Artex in my Farleigh Wallop home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
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.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not every coating does: many coatings are asbestos-free. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, so we quote after testing.
Afterwards
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, with a consignment note.
Some practical advice:
- Test every different coating
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Keep pets out of the work area
Don’ts
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Limits to be aware of
To be clear about the scope:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Farleigh Wallop
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site