Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in Hill Head
Artex removal in Hill Head: Artex removal, with testing first. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings before plastering
Need Artex removal in Hill Head?
Artex removal for Hill Head properties
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. From textured walls before a refit and rented homes refurbished between tenants, we deal with swirl patterns, coated ceiling roses and textured walls.
In towns and villages like Hill Head, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Area
- Hill Head (PO14)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Hill Head
How far is Hill Head from London?
Hill Head is about 68 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work near Fareham station?
Yes, we cover Hill Head and the area towards Fareham station, about 2.9 miles north-east.
Do you cover Hill Head?
Yes, we do: our area includes Hill Head and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos and we will quote.
Is my textured ceiling in Hill Head asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many don’t. 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.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Duty holders and landlords in Hill Head
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Weighing up your options
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Why us?
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Clear advice on your options
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Covering London and the South East
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Nearby places to Hill Head
Other services in Hill Head
What happens
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- 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 if something’s broken
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Tell us about parking and access
Get a quote
Each job is priced individually. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Hill Head
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights releases fibres.
Typical jobs in Hill Head include:
- Walls before tiling
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Older homes across Hill Head may have coatings added during past renovations.
Comparing quotes
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
Doing it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Artex in Hill Head homes
Hill Head is about 3 miles south-west of Fareham, in Hampshire. If your Artex job is in Hill Head, let us know about access. Hill Head is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 10 miles away.
If you are refurbishing flats near Fareham station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. For a school such as Crofton Hammond Infant School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. The coast is within about 5 miles of Hill Head; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
For Artex jobs in PO14, just send the postcode and a few photos. From Elsfred Road, Osborne View Road and Cottes Way or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Other places close to Hill Head we cover include Stubbington (1 mile north-east), Little Posbrook (1 mile north-west), Titchfield (2 miles north), Catisfield (2 miles north) and Heathfield (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Gosport (4 miles east), Havant (11 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles north-east), Horndean (11 miles north-east) and Totton (14 miles north-west).
A little further out are Carron Row Farm Museum (2.8 miles north) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hill Head include West of the River Alver.
- Local schools include Stubbington House School (0.8 miles north-east) and Crofton School (1.1 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Osborne View pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Good to know
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We need the room cleared
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
What happens next
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Give us room sizes
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Test every different coating
What to avoid
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note