Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in Fleet
Artex removal in Fleet, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Loft conversions and extensions
Artex removal for Fleet
About our artex removal in Fleet
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. We often deal with stipple finishes, swirl patterns and textured walls, and typical jobs are ceilings before downlights go in and rented flats before redecoration.
Renovations in towns and villages like Fleet often uncover textured coatings on walls as well as ceilings, and both can be tested. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- Fleet (GU51, GU52, GU10)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Fleet
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings damaged by DIY
If your home is one of the older properties in Fleet, near Fleet Methodist Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What your quote should include
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- The documents you will receive
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Travel and parking
- The size of the job
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A clear close-up
- A rough size or measurement
- Visible markings
- Street parking nearby
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Artex in Fleet homes
Fleet is about 13 miles south-east of Reading, in Hampshire. We work across Fleet and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Fleet is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our area stretches from Fleet to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Fleet station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. A school like Heatherside Junior School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
For Artex jobs in GU51, GU52 and GU10, just send the postcode and a few photos. From Church Road, Durnsford Avenue and Hankins Court or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. With the A323 and A3013 close by, Fleet is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Church Crookham (1 mile south-east), Crookham Village (1 mile west), Elvetham Heath (1 mile north-west), Dogmersfield (2 miles west) and Elvetham (2 miles north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Basingstoke (11 miles west), Farnborough (3 miles north-east), Aldershot (4 miles south-east), Alton (10 miles south-west), Yateley (4 miles north) and Tadley (14 miles north-west). Being one of Hampshire’s larger places, Fleet has buildings from every era.
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (3.9 miles east) and Fleet Community Hospital (1 mile north-west). Within reach you will find Fleet Pond Nature Reserve and Hitches Hill.
- Local schools include Court Moor School (under half a mile south-west) and School (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Prince of Wales pub (within half a mile south-west)
Common questions in Fleet
How far is Fleet from London?
Fleet is about 36 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work near Fleet station?
Yes, we cover Fleet and the area towards Fleet station, about 1.2 miles north.
How much does Artex removal cost in Fleet?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote after testing.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will explain the options.
Can I just skim over it?
You can, if it’s intact: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
Also near Fleet
What else we do in Fleet
How it works
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. We will tell you when we have finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- 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
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Make sure we can get to the area
How to get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Related guides
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Should you do it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Which option is right?
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
How we work in Fleet
- Covering London and the South East
- Reports and results you can share
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
See our prices page and our cost guide.
Looking after things afterwards
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
A few practical points:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Keep pets away
- Each different coating needs testing
What to avoid
Test before the builders arrive.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site