Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Hawley, Hampshire
Artex removal in Hawley and across Hampshire: textured coating testing and removal, with written paperwork.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Artex removal for Hawley
Duty holders and landlords in Hawley
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Artex removal in Hawley
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 coatings already disturbed and extensions that cut into ceilings, we deal with swirl patterns, textured walls and stipple finishes and more.
Homes in areas like Hawley may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so each type needs testing. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- Hawley (GU17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Hawley
Do you cover Hawley from London?
Hawley is about 32 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do older homes in Hawley have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Hawley may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How much does Artex removal cost in Hawley?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote once we know what it contains.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we will arrange to see it.
How we price Artex removal
What changes the cost:
- Material and condition
- The survey scope
- How much waste there is
- Parking and access charges
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Labels, if any
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Cracks or breaks
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Materials, one by one
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Artex removal around Hawley
Hawley is about 2 miles south of Sandhurst, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Hawley, just send the postcode. We work in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 10 miles away.
Older homes across Hawley may have coatings added during past renovations. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Blackwater station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Anywhere in GU17, we can help with Artex removal. That could mean a property on London Road, Hawley Green and Fernhill Road or the roads around them. With the A30 close by, Hawley is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Hawley we cover include Watchmoor (1 mile east), Blackwater (1 mile north-west), Frogmore (1 mile north-west), York Town (1 mile north-east) and College Town (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also work in Basingstoke (15 miles west), Fleet (4 miles south-west), Aldershot (6 miles south), Alton (15 miles south-west), Bordon (15 miles south) and Hook (8 miles west).
A little further out are Staff College Museum (1.6 miles north-east) and Frimley Park Hospital (1.7 miles east). The countryside around Hawley includes Wildmoor Heath and Horseshoe Lake.
- Nearby schools include Fernhill School and Language College (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Mr Bumble pub (less than half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Royal Military Academy Library (1.3 miles north-east)
Places near Hawley
Other services in Hawley
Why people call us in Hawley
Many trades want a test result first.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Loft conversions
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Non-domestic buildings like Hawley Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- The documents you will receive
Looking after things afterwards
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Some practical advice:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Photos help us quote
- Keep the results and paperwork
What to avoid
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Test before the builders arrive.
Which option is right?
Testing first can save a lot: a clear result means normal methods. A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What you get
- Covering London and the South East
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Clear written quotes
Take a look at how we quote or the cost guide.
Limits to be aware of
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials in Hawley
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
How we work
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Getting ready
- Let us know where we can park
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Dig out previous surveys
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note