Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in Hardley
Artex removal in Hardley, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Rented flats before redecoration
Asbestos help in Hardley
Limits to be aware of
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials in Hardley
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Artex removal in Hardley
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. A small sample tells you which you have, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. People often contact us about rented flats before redecoration and ceilings coming down, including swirl patterns, stipple finishes and coated plasterboard.
In areas like Hardley, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Area
- Hardley (SO45)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
For businesses and landlords in Hardley
If you manage or own a block in Hardley, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Nearby places to Hardley
More for properties in Hardley
Doing it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Hardley questions
Do you cover Hardley and the area around Netley station?
Yes. Netley station is about 3.3 miles north-east of Hardley, and we cover both.
Is asbestos common in Hardley homes?
If your home in Hardley was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we will arrange to see it.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
What it costs
What drives the price:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The category of work
- Travel and parking
- Access to the area
Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- How we’d reach it
- An idea of size
- A clear close-up
- Visible markings
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Hardley
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling isn’t automatically asbestos.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Older homes across Hardley may have coatings added during past renovations.
Before booking anyone
- The method and controls
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Which laboratory analyses samples
After the job
File the result and the paperwork.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Test every different coating
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Keep pets out of the work area
Avoid these
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Test before the builders arrive.
Textured ceilings in Hardley
Hardley is about 2 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. We cover Hardley as part of Hampshire, whatever the size of the job. Hardley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover.
For a school such as The New Forest Academy, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. For rented flats close to Netley station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Hardley is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. The coast is within about 4 miles of Hardley; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of SO45. Whether your property is on Harrier Way, Harrier Green and Falconer Court or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. If your property is just outside Hardley, we also cover Little Holbury (1 mile south), Holbury (1 mile south), Frostlane (1 mile north), Roughdown (1 mile south) and Blackfield (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Gosport (11 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (7 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (10 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Royal South Hants Hospital (5.1 miles north) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.9 miles west). Open spaces near Hardley include Mercury Marshes.
- Local schools include Manor Church of England Infant School (less than half a mile south)
Materials, one by one
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
The process
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Move things out of the way carefully
Getting a price
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site