Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for Finkley
Buildings in Finkley built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers Artex removal, with testing first.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Artex removal in Finkley
About our artex removal in Finkley
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Finkley, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. We often deal with swirl patterns, coated plasterboard and coated ceiling roses, and people normally contact us about ceilings before downlights go in and coatings scraped during DIY.
In areas like Finkley, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Location
- Finkley (SP11)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The scope of Artex removal
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Step by step
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, with no sanding or dry scraping. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Questions from Finkley
Do you cover Finkley and the area around Andover station?
Yes, we cover Finkley and the area towards Andover station, about 2.4 miles south-west.
Is the Artex in my Finkley home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Do you work in Finkley?
We do: our area includes Finkley and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos and we’ll quote.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
How we price Artex removal
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Access to the area
- The survey scope
- Waste quantity and disposal
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A photo of the whole area
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A close-up from a safe distance
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
For businesses and landlords in Finkley
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Afterwards
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Each different coating needs testing
- Plan around the closed rooms
Things not to do
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Can I do it myself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Towns and villages near Finkley
More for properties in Finkley
Artex in Finkley homes
Finkley is about 2 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Finkley has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Finkley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 22 miles away.
A school like Smannell and Enham Church of England (Aided) Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. For rented flats close to Andover station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the SP11 postcode area. Neighbouring places we cover include Smannell (1 mile north-west), Finkley Down (1 mile south), Picket Piece (1 mile south-east), East Anton (1 mile south-west) and Little London (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Weeke (12 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
A little further out are Finkley Down Farm Museum (0.8 miles south) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Finkley include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Schools near Finkley include Winton Community Academy (1.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Oak pub (0.6 miles north-west)
Weighing up your options
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding. Ask about the method and the waste. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Why choose us
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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