Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for Headbourne Worthy
Found something that might be asbestos in Headbourne Worthy? We provide removal of textured ceilings and walls, explained in plain English.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Loft conversions and extensions
Artex removal in Headbourne Worthy
Artex removal for Headbourne Worthy properties
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We’ll talk you through the options for your rooms in Headbourne Worthy. Whether it’s flaking textured ceilings and walls before tiling, we cover coated ceiling roses, stipple finishes and textured walls and more.
Rural homes near Headbourne Worthy have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Where
- Headbourne Worthy (SO23)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the work area
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Get a quote
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Helpful guides
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- The category of work
- What the material is and its state
- The size of the job
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- An idea of size
- Where we could park
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
You’ll get a written quote. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
Choosing the right option
Test, leave, cover or remove? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is usually best. Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, because the material is clear.
Why choose us
- Domestic and commercial work
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- No removal until we know what it is
- Work done to the regulations
See how we quote or published price ranges.
Headbourne Worthy: your questions answered
Is asbestos common in Headbourne Worthy homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Headbourne Worthy and the area around Winchester station?
Yes. Winchester station is about 1.8 miles south-west of Headbourne Worthy, and we cover both.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many do not. A test will tell you.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
It’s an option for an intact coating: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then ask for advice.
Do you work in Headbourne Worthy?
Yes. We cover Headbourne Worthy and the surrounding area as part of Hampshire. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is usually needed.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Typical Artex jobs in Headbourne Worthy
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
Typical jobs in Headbourne Worthy include:
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings before skimming
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Textured walls before a refit
In older homes in Headbourne Worthy, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Questions to ask before booking
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- VAT, clearly stated
- What isn’t included
Duty holders and landlords in Headbourne Worthy
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Places near Headbourne Worthy
Other services in Headbourne Worthy
What’s included, and what isn’t
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
Afterwards
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
To avoid problems in future:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
What to avoid
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Artex removal around Headbourne Worthy
Headbourne Worthy is about 2 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. We cover Headbourne Worthy as part of Hampshire, whatever the size of the job. Headbourne Worthy is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Our area stretches from Headbourne Worthy to Southampton (13 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Kings Worthy Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. If you are refurbishing a rental near Winchester station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Wherever your property is in SO23, we can help with Artex removal. That could mean a property on London Road, Whiteway Close and The Dell or the roads around them, wherever it is in Headbourne Worthy. Nearby, we also cover Abbotts Barton (1 mile south), Harestock (1 mile south-west), Hyde (2 miles south), Weeke (2 miles south-west) and Littleton (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in Basingstoke (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles south), Andover (11 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-west) and Alton (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Observer Corps Museum (1.1 miles south) and Winchester Castle (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Schools near Headbourne Worthy include Henry Beaufort School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cart And Horses Public House (less than half a mile east)
What it might be made of
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which does not change what’s underneath.
- 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