Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in Heckfield
Artex removal for properties in Heckfield and Hampshire: Artex removal, with testing first.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Loft conversions
Artex removal in Heckfield
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Artex removal near Heckfield
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. Whether it’s damaged or cracked coatings and ceilings due for plastering or skimming, we deal with coated plasterboard, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings and more.
In a village like Heckfield, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Heckfield (RG27)
- County
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Which option is right?
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why choose us
- Records for your files
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
Limits to be aware of
We are upfront about what’s included:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Heckfield questions
Do you cover Heckfield from London?
Heckfield is about 39 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is asbestos common in Heckfield homes?
If your home in Heckfield was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you cannot tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can I just skim over it?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
How we work
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked before the seals come down. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Getting ready
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Make sure we can get to the area
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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What affects the price in Heckfield
Prices vary with:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Parking and access charges
- Waste quantity and disposal
- How much there is
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Visible markings
- Where we could park
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Why people call us in Heckfield
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Non-domestic buildings like Daneshill School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
What your quote should include
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- What paperwork you get
Should you do it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Also near Heckfield
Artex removal around Heckfield
Heckfield is about 6 miles west of Yateley, in Hampshire. Heckfield is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Heckfield is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work. You can also see our page for Reading, about 7 miles away.
If you are refurbishing flats near Mortimer station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Older homes across Heckfield may have coatings added during past renovations.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG27, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Church Lane and Chamberlains Meadow; we cover every one. Other places close to Heckfield we cover include Heckfield Heath (1 mile north), Hound Green (1 mile south), Bramshill (1 mile east), Hazeley (1 mile south-east) and Riseley (1 mile north). We also cover nearby towns such as Basingstoke (8 miles south-west), Farnborough (9 miles east), Fleet (7 miles south-east), Aldershot (11 miles south-east), Alton (13 miles south) and Yateley (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Beaumys Castle (2.6 miles north) and West Green House Agricultural Museum (3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include New Inn (within half a mile south)
After we have finished in Heckfield
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
After we have finished:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep pets out of the work area
Don’ts
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note