Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Farnborough, Hampshire
Artex removal in Farnborough: Artex removal, with testing first. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Artex removal near Farnborough
How artex removal works in Farnborough
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Farnborough, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. We often deal with coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and swirl patterns, and people generally contact us about ceilings coming down and ceilings before skimming.
In a town like Farnborough, textured ceilings turn up in houses from the 1960s to the 1990s, though older homes may have them too. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Where
- Farnborough (GU14, GU11, GU17)
- County
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
After we have finished in Farnborough
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Some practical advice:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets away
- Give us room sizes
What to avoid
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
DIY and asbestos
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
What we do and do not cover
The usual limits are:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
Farnborough properties and textured coatings
Farnborough is about 31 miles south-west of City of Westminster, in Hampshire. Farnborough is within our Hampshire area, whatever the size of the job. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
Older homes across Farnborough may have coatings added during past renovations. Non-domestic buildings like Tower Hill Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU14, GU11 and GU17, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Wallis Square, Church Road West and Longleat Square, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Main roads around Farnborough include the A325 and A327, so mention parking if the property is on one. Nearby, we also cover Cove (1 mile west), North Camp (1 mile south-east), Southwood (1 mile west), Mytchett (2 miles east) and Ash Vale (3 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles west), Fleet (3 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles south-west), Yateley (4 miles north-west), Bordon (13 miles south) and Hook (8 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Hampshire, Farnborough has buildings from every era.
Well-known places in the area include Frimley Park Hospital (2 miles north-east) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.3 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Aunt's Pool and Ball Hill.
- Local schools include Cove School (0.6 miles north-west) and Henry Tyndale School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Tilly Shilling pub (less than half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include National Aerospace Library (0.8 miles south-east)
What happens
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Before we arrive
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Let us know if something’s broken
Getting a price
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Helpful guides
What we deal with in Farnborough
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings before downlights go in
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Farnborough Main station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- How fibres will be kept down
Nearby places to Farnborough
Other services in Farnborough
Weighing up your options
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What you get
- Clear written quotes
- Work done to the regulations
- Domestic and commercial work
- Accredited laboratory results
See how we quote and the cost guide.
Questions from Farnborough
Could my house in Farnborough contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do textured ceilings in Farnborough homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. You will get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then get advice.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not until it’s been tested. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- Parking and access charges
- Disposal costs
- Access to the area
- The type of material and its condition
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- An idea of size
- Damaged areas
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A clear close-up
Send us the address in Farnborough, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Duty holders and landlords in Farnborough
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note