Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Greatham, Hampshire
Need Artex removal in Greatham? We cover Greatham and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings coming down
- Textured walls before a refit
Artex removal for Greatham
Artex removal near Greatham
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. We often deal with coated ceiling roses, textured walls and stipple finishes, and people generally contact us about ceilings before downlights go in and flaking textured ceilings.
In areas like Greatham, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Where
- Greatham (GU33)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
How to get a quote
For 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.
Helpful guides
Weighing up your options
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why choose us
- Covering London and the South East
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Read how we quote and the cost guide.
Duty holders and landlords in Greatham
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
The scope of Artex removal
Some limits to bear in mind:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Greatham
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
What it might be made of
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
What happens next
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
A few practical points:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Send photos of the coatings
- File the test result and waste note
- Clear the rooms before the work
Don’ts
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
What affects the price in Greatham
When we quote, we look at:
- Travel and parking
- What the material is and its state
- Disposal costs
- The survey scope
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- Street parking nearby
- Approximate dimensions
- Cracks or breaks
- A picture of the whole area
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Also near Greatham
What else we do in Greatham
Artex removal around Greatham
Greatham is about 5 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Wherever your property is in Greatham, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we’ll quote. Greatham is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Greatham to Guildford (18 miles away).
In older homes in Greatham, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For a school such as Greatham Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 6 miles of Greatham, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Here we cover the GU33 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. From Longmoor Road, Wolfmere Lane and Todmore or a nearby road, the process is the same. Other places close to Greatham we cover include Longmoor (1 mile east), Woolmer (1 mile north), Liss Forest (1 mile south), Blackmoor (1 mile north) and The Mint (2 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Havant (15 miles south), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (13 miles south-west), Aldershot (13 miles north-east), Alton (7 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Romany Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Chase Community Hospital (2.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Selborne Hill.
Doing it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Common questions in Greatham
Do you work near Liss station?
Yes, we cover Greatham and the area towards Liss station, about 2 miles south.
Do older homes in Greatham have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Do you cover Greatham?
We do: our area includes Greatham and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description and we will quote.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
How can I get a price?
Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note