Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Farringdon, Hampshire
Artex removal across Farringdon, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Flaking textured ceilings
Artex removal for Farringdon
Artex removal for Farringdon properties
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole than to strip the coating. We’ll talk you through the options for your rooms in Farringdon. People often contact us about ceilings before skimming and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights, involving swirl patterns, coated plasterboard and stipple finishes.
Village homes like those in Farringdon have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Location
- Farringdon (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Artex in Farringdon homes
Farringdon is about 3 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. Farringdon has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Farringdon is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
In older homes in Farringdon, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 8 miles of Farringdon, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Wherever your property is in GU34, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Hall Lane, Crows Lane and Gaston Lane or anywhere nearby, we can help. If your property is just outside Farringdon, we also cover Upper Farringdon (1 mile north-east), Lower Farringdon (1 mile west), Chawton (2 miles north), Hartley Mauditt (2 miles east) and Alton (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Petersfield (8 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include The Romany Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Alton Community Hospital (2 miles north). Open spaces near Farringdon include Selborne Hill.
- Local pubs include Rose and Crown Inn (within half a mile east)
Places near Farringdon
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Choosing the right option
What are the options for Artex? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is usually better. Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, because the material is clear.
Why people choose us
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
Where asbestos turns up
Older coatings are often painted over many times, so age is hard to judge.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Alton station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Comparing quotes
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
What happens
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- 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
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Before we arrive
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep children and pets away on the day
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
The scope of Artex removal
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- We need the room cleared
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
Farringdon questions
Is asbestos common in Farringdon homes?
If your home in Farringdon was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you cannot tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How far is Farringdon from London?
Farringdon is about 47 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both are options: the right choice depends on the room. We’ll advise room by room.
Do you work in Farringdon?
We do: our area includes Farringdon and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos and we will quote.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. To do that, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
How much does Artex removal cost in Farringdon?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
Duty holders and landlords in Farringdon
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Doing it yourself?
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 never climb onto one.
What affects the price in Farringdon
The cost depends on:
- The category of work
- Access to the area
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The quantity or area
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- An idea of size
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Cracks or breaks
Send us the address in Farringdon, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note