Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Finkley Down, Hampshire
Found something that might be asbestos in Finkley Down? We provide removal of textured ceilings and walls, explained in plain English.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings coming down
Need Artex removal in Finkley Down?
Duty holders and landlords in Finkley Down
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Artex removal in Finkley Down
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. Typical materials include swirl patterns, coated plasterboard and coated ceiling roses, and typical jobs are loft conversions and rented flats before redecoration.
Rural homes near Finkley Down have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Location
- Finkley Down (SP11, SP10)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Which option is right?
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why people choose us
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Records for your files
Read how we price jobs or published price ranges.
The scope of Artex removal
What’s in and what’s out:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Common materials
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Textured walls before a refit
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
For a school such as Vigo Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Questions to ask before booking
- What paperwork you get
- What isn’t included
- The method and controls
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
What it might be made of
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
The process
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked before the seals come down. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Dig out previous surveys
- Mention any parking restrictions
How to get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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Textured ceilings in Finkley Down
Finkley Down is about 2 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Finkley Down is within our Hampshire area, for Artex jobs of every size. Finkley Down is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
If you’re refurbishing flats near Andover station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11 and SP10. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Adams Road, Munday Road and Strapp Road, wherever it is in Finkley Down. Other places close to Finkley Down we cover include Picket Piece (1 mile east), Andover Down (1 mile south-east), Finkley (1 mile north), East Anton (1 mile north-west) and Picket Twenty (1 mile south). We also cover nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
A little further out are Finkley Down Farm Museum (under half a mile west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Local schools include Winton Community Academy (1 mile south-west) and Winton Community Academy (1 mile south-west)
Can I do it myself?
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.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Afterwards
Share the paperwork with your trades.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Give us room sizes
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Each different coating needs testing
Things not to do
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
FAQs for Finkley Down
Do textured ceilings in Finkley Down homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Is asbestos common in Finkley Down homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Finkley Down may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is my textured ceiling in Finkley Down asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many don’t. A test will tell you.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site