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Artex Removal in Headley Down
Artex removal in Headley Down and across Hampshire: Artex removal, with testing first, with written paperwork.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Walls before tiling
Artex removal near Headley Down
What it might be made of
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Artex removal for Headley Down properties
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. Typical materials include swirl patterns, coated plasterboard and coated ceiling roses, and people generally contact us about ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and coatings already disturbed.
Homes in areas like Headley Down may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so test each different coating. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need.
- Where
- Headley Down (GU35)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
The process
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Let us know where we can park
- Let us know if something’s broken
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Headley Down: your questions answered
Do you work near Liphook station?
Yes, we cover Headley Down and the area towards Liphook station, about 3.4 miles south.
Do textured ceilings in Headley Down homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
How much does Artex removal cost in Headley Down?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
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, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Which option is right?
Test, leave, cover or remove? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is typically better. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
What you get
- Clear written quotes
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Houses, flats and business premises
See how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Typical Artex jobs in Headley Down
Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings already disturbed
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings coming down
A school like The Holme Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the job needs notifying
- VAT, clearly stated
- What paperwork you get
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Artex in Headley Down homes
Headley Down is about 6 miles south of Farnham, in Hampshire. In Headley Down, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We work in 683 places in Hampshire. Our area stretches from Headley Down to Guildford (about 13 miles away).
In older homes in Headley Down, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. If you are refurbishing flats near Liphook station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 4 miles of Headley Down, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Artex jobs anywhere in GU35 start with the postcode and some photos. Streets in the area include Wilsons Road, Ludshott Grove and Fairview Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Headley Down sits on or near the B3002, so mention parking if the property is on one. For properties just outside Headley Down, we cover Arford (1 mile west), Headley (1 mile west), Wishanger Common (2 miles north), Standford (2 miles south-west) and Lindford (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north), Alton (8 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles south-west) and Yateley (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (2.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Gibbet Hill and Deadwater Valley.
- Nearby schools include Mill Chase Academy (2.2 miles west)
For businesses and landlords in Headley Down
If you manage or own a block in Headley Down, 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.
What affects the price in Headley Down
Prices vary with:
- The category of work
- Travel and parking
- Access to the area
- What the material is and its state
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A picture of the whole area
- Labels, if any
- Approximate dimensions
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Looking after things afterwards
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, with a consignment note.
After we have finished:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Each different coating needs testing
- Send photos of the coatings
- Empty the rooms in advance
Don’ts
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
More for properties in Headley Down
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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