Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Hook, Hampshire
Artex removal in Hook, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings before skimming
Artex removal near Hook
Artex removal in Hook
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, which is why testing first matters in Hook. Whether it’s ceilings before plastering and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights, we deal with coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and swirl patterns and more.
Village homes like those in Hook have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Hook (SO31, PO14)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What it might be made of
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
After we have finished in Hook
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Keeping things safe:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Test every different coating
- Book your plasterer after removal
Don’ts
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
What affects the price in Hook
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- The type of material and its condition
- How much waste there is
- How much there is
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A photo of the whole area
- A clear close-up
- Street parking nearby
- Approximate dimensions
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Nearby places to Hook
More for properties in Hook
Artex in Hook homes
Hook is about 1 mile south-east of Warsash, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Hook, just send the postcode. We work in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
If you are refurbishing flats near Swanwick station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. A school like Locks Heath Infant School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. Parts of the New Forest National Park are within about 8 miles of Hook, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. The coast is within about 2 miles of Hook; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
Here we cover the SO31 and PO14 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. For properties just outside Hook, we cover Abshot (1 mile east), Hook Park Estate (1 mile south-west), Titchfield Common (1 mile north-east), Warsash (1 mile north-west) and Locks Heath (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also work in Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north), Fareham (4 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St Andrew's Castle (1.8 miles west) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Hook includes Holly Hill Woodland Park.
- Local schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (1.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Jolly Farmer Public House (0.6 miles north)
Why people call us in Hook
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so testing is the only way to know.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
In older homes in Hook, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Comparing quotes
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- What is not included
- If the price includes VAT
- The scope of the job, in writing
Should you do it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Which option is right?
Plastering over it avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
What you get
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
See how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Step by step
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a 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
How to prepare
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Helpful guides
Good to know
Before you book, note that:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
FAQs for Hook
Do you work on properties in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Is the Artex in my Hook home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note