Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in Kings Worthy
Worried about asbestos in Kings Worthy? Our service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, with clear advice at each step.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Artex removal near Kings Worthy
Artex removal in Kings Worthy
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. Testing a sample tells you, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. Typical materials include swirl patterns, stipple finishes and coated plasterboard, and people usually contact us about rented flats before redecoration and coatings scraped during DIY.
In a village like Kings Worthy, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Area
- Kings Worthy (SO23)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Kings Worthy
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- The category of work
- The size of the job
- How many samples are needed
- Travel and parking
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Approximate dimensions
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A picture of the whole area
- The parking area
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Looking after things afterwards
File the result and the paperwork.
A few practical points:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Each different coating needs testing
- File the test result and waste note
- Send photos of the coatings
Things not to do
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Towns and villages near Kings Worthy
Other services in Kings Worthy
Why people call us in Kings Worthy
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding, dry scraping or drilling releases fibres.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings coming down
In older homes in Kings Worthy, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
What to look for in a quote
- Which areas and materials are covered
- How fibres will be kept down
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
How it works
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Getting a price
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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Kings Worthy properties and textured coatings
Kings Worthy is about 2 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. If your Artex job is in Kings Worthy, let us know about access when you get in touch. Kings Worthy is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our area stretches from Kings Worthy to Southampton (about 13 miles away).
For rented flats close to Winchester station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Non-domestic buildings like Kings Worthy Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings.
For Artex jobs in SO23, just send the postcode and a few photos. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as London Road, Church Lane and The Woodlands or the roads around them, wherever it is in Kings Worthy. Other places close to Kings Worthy we cover include Abbots Worthy (1 mile north-east), Easton (1 mile east), Winnall (2 miles south), Martyr Worthy (2 miles east) and Itchen Abbas (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles south), Andover (11 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-west) and Alton (15 miles east).
A little further out are St John's Rooms And Chapel (2 miles south) and Winchester Castle (2.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Kings Worthy include Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Nearby schools include Henry Beaufort School (1.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Cart And Horses Public House (under half a mile east)
Limits to be aware of
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We need the room cleared
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
Weighing up your options
Test, leave, cover or remove? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is normally best. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why people choose us
- No removal until we know what it is
- Across London and the South East
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Domestic and commercial work
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Materials, one by one
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Your questions about Artex removal in Kings Worthy
Do older homes in Kings Worthy have asbestos?
Any home in Kings Worthy built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover small places like Kings Worthy?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
You can, if it’s intact: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Don’t sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
Is my textured ceiling in Kings Worthy asbestos?
Not necessarily: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
For landlords, agents and businesses
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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