Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for Kingsley
Worried about asbestos in Kingsley? We provide testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, explained in plain English.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings before plastering
Asbestos help in Kingsley
How artex removal works in Kingsley
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation, which is why testing first matters in Kingsley. People often contact us about ceilings before downlights go in and textured walls before a refit, including textured walls, stipple finishes and coated plasterboard.
Village homes like those in Kingsley have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- Kingsley (GU35)
- County
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Other services in Kingsley
Afterwards
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
A few practical points:
- Test every different coating
- File the test result and waste note
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Keep pets away
Things not to do
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
FAQs for Kingsley
Do you work near Bentley (Hampshire) station?
Yes, we cover Kingsley and the area towards Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 3 miles north.
Do textured ceilings in Kingsley homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote once we know what it contains.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. We’ll give you dates when we quote.
Choosing the right option
What are the options for Artex? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is generally best. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Covering London and the South East
- Houses, flats and business premises
See our prices page and the cost guide.
How it works
We bag and label the waste as we work, for disposal at a permitted site. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing, so there is no confusion.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the work area
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
Helpful guides
Where asbestos turns up
Many trades want a test result first.
In older properties, we often see:
- Walls before tiling
- Landlord refurbishments
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Loft conversions
Older homes across Kingsley may have coatings added during past renovations.
Before you book anyone
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- How fibres will be kept down
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
Can I do it myself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
For businesses and landlords in Kingsley
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Kingsley must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Parking and access charges
- The quantity or area
- The survey scope
Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- The access route
- A picture of the whole area
- A clear close-up
- Street parking nearby
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Artex removal around Kingsley
Kingsley is about 4 miles east of Alton, in Hampshire. Wherever your property is in Kingsley, tell us the postcode and what you need. Kingsley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our area stretches from Kingsley to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Bentley (Hampshire) station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Non-domestic buildings like Mill Chase Academy should already have records of any textured coatings. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Kingsley; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU35. Streets in the area include Forge Road, Woodfield and Churchfields, and Artex removal is available on all of them. For properties just outside Kingsley, we cover Sleaford (1 mile east), Pinewood Village (1 mile south), Frithend (2 miles north-east), Bordon (2 miles south) and Lindford (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (13 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles west) and Petersfield (10 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Chase Community Hospital (2.3 miles south). Open spaces near Kingsley include Deadwater Valley and Selborne Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The New Inn (0.9 miles east)
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site