Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for Firgo
Artex removal for Firgo: textured coating testing and removal. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
Get a quote for Firgo
Duty holders and landlords in Firgo
Schools, halls and community buildings are 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 a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Artex removal near Firgo
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, across Firgo. From structural work through coated ceilings and coatings in the way of electrical work, we cover coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns.
In towns and villages like Firgo, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Area
- Firgo (RG28)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Firgo
Do you cover small places like Firgo?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Is asbestos common in Firgo homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Firgo can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
It’s an option for an intact coating: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Only once you know it’s clear. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. Often you can stay in other rooms.
After we’ve finished in Firgo
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
After we have finished:
- Photos help us quote
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Test every different coating
- Empty the rooms in advance
Things not to do
Test before the builders arrive.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
What we deal with in Firgo
Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.
People generally contact us about one of these:
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Walls before tiling
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings coming down
In older homes in Firgo, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Whether VAT is included
- The method and controls
- Which laboratory analyses samples
How we price Artex removal
What changes the cost:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Parking and access charges
- Material and condition
- The number of samples or the size of the building
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- A picture of the whole area
- Visible markings
- Street parking nearby
- Cracks or breaks
Send us the address in Firgo, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Places near Firgo
DIY and asbestos
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Artex in Firgo homes
Firgo is about 6 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. If your Artex job is in Firgo, let us know about access when you get in touch. Firgo is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
For rented flats close to Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. For a school such as Testbourne Community School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Here we cover the RG28 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. We also carry out Artex jobs in Hurstbourne Priors (2 miles north-west), Whitchurch (2 miles north), Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles north-east), Freefolk (3 miles north-east) and Cole Henley (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (11 miles north-east), Winchester (10 miles south), Andover (6 miles west), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south), Tadley (13 miles north-east) and Hyde (9 miles south).
Choosing the right option
What are the options for Artex? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is typically best. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why people choose us
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Clear written quotes
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
Materials, one by one
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
What happens
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. We will tell you when we’ve finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Let us know if something’s broken
How to get a quote
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Related guides
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note