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Asbestos Artex Removal in Ibthorpe, Hampshire
Artex removal in Ibthorpe and across Hampshire: Artex removal, with testing first, with written paperwork.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings coming down
Artex removal in Ibthorpe
Artex removal in Ibthorpe
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole than to strip the coating. We will explain which suits your rooms. Whether it’s ceilings before skimming and loft conversions, we deal with Artex ceilings, textured walls and swirl patterns.
Rural homes near Ibthorpe have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- Ibthorpe (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
How to prepare
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Tell us about parking and access
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Get a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
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Questions from Ibthorpe
Do you come out to small villages like Ibthorpe?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
How far is Ibthorpe from London?
We cover Ibthorpe, about 61 miles from central London.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Only once you know it’s clear. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but don’t sand it first, and record that it’s there.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both work; it depends on the room. We’ll advise for each room.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
Is my textured ceiling in Ibthorpe asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings don’t contain asbestos. The only way to know is to test a sample.
Can I do it myself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Afterwards
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Going forward:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Give us room sizes
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Empty the rooms in advance
What to avoid
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Ibthorpe properties and textured coatings
Ibthorpe is about 5 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Ibthorpe, just send the postcode, and we will quote. We work in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 24 miles away.
For a school such as Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Wherever your property is in SP11, we can help with Artex removal. For properties just outside Ibthorpe, we cover Hurstbourne Tarrant (1 mile south-east), Stoke (2 miles south-east), Upper Enham (2 miles south), Wildhern (2 miles south-west) and Little London (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Basingstoke (15 miles east), Andover (5 miles south), Tadley (15 miles east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Kempshott (14 miles east) and Ludgershall (7 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.9 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Anton Lakes and Pilot Hill.
- Pubs nearby include George And Dragon Public House (0.5 miles south-east)
What it costs
Every quote reflects:
- How much there is
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The category of work
- Access to the area
A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Helping us quote
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A clear close-up
- An overall view
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will reply with a quote.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
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.
Limits to be aware of
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We need the room cleared
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials in Ibthorpe
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
Typical Artex jobs in Ibthorpe
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, which can make them crumble.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings before skimming
Older homes across Ibthorpe may have coatings added during past renovations.
Questions to ask before booking
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- The method and controls
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site