Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in Great Shoddesden
Artex removal across Great Shoddesden and nearby. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Textured walls before a refit
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Artex removal near Great Shoddesden
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation. Whether it’s structural work through coated ceilings and coatings damaged by leaks, we deal with Artex ceilings, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes and more.
In a village like Great Shoddesden, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Where
- Great Shoddesden (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- Parking and access charges
- The size of the job
- How easy it is to reach
- How many samples are needed
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Approximate dimensions
- Visible markings
- Where we could park
- The access route
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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Doing it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Your options compared
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
How we work in Great Shoddesden
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Work done to the regulations
- Domestic and commercial work
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
Read how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Textured ceilings in Great Shoddesden
Great Shoddesden is about 6 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Great Shoddesden is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Great Shoddesden is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 24 miles away.
For rented flats close to Grateley station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Wherever your property is in SP11, Artex removal is available. Other places close to Great Shoddesden we cover include Perham Down (1 mile west), Ludgershall (1 mile north-west), Kimpton (1 mile south) and Tidworth (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Andover (6 miles east), Whitchurch (12 miles east), East Anton (6 miles east), Overton (15 miles east), Picket Piece (7 miles east) and Picket Twenty (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ludgershall Castle (1.4 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Quarley Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Wellington Academy (2.4 miles west)
For landlords, agents and businesses
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
If your business premises in Great Shoddesden were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Typical Artex jobs in Great Shoddesden
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Loft conversions
- Textured walls before a refit
- Rented flats before redecoration
A school like Ludgershall Castle Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
Questions to ask before booking
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
A closer look at the materials
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which does not change what’s underneath.
Common questions in Great Shoddesden
Do you come out to small villages like Great Shoddesden?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is the Artex in my Great Shoddesden home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
How it works
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- 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
Getting ready
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
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After the job
The surface is left ready for making good.
Keeping things safe:
- Test every different coating
- Give us room sizes
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Photos help us quote
Avoid these
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site