Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in Kitwood
Artex removal across Kitwood and nearby. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Asbestos help in Kitwood
Artex removal near Kitwood
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. From ceilings before plastering and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed, we deal with coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and stipple finishes.
In areas like Kitwood, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Where
- Kitwood (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Options to consider in Kitwood
Testing first can save a lot: a clear result means normal methods. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Why people choose us
- Work done to the regulations
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
Kitwood: your questions answered
Do you cover small places like Kitwood?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Could my house in Kitwood contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings normally aren’t licensed.
What we do and do not cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- 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
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
Responsibilities for owners
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- What the material is and its state
- Parking and access charges
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- Visible markings
- Where we could park
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- An idea of size
Send us the address in Kitwood, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
How we work
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let us know where we can park
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
Helpful guides
What we deal with in Kitwood
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Structural work through coated ceilings
A school like Four Marks Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
Before booking anyone
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Any exclusions
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
Textured ceilings in Kitwood
Kitwood is about 5 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Properties in Kitwood range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Kitwood is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Kitwood to Southampton (19 miles away).
In older homes in Kitwood, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Kitwood is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Here we cover the SO24 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places we cover include Gilbert Street (1 mile south-west), Charlwood (1 mile south-east), North Street (1 mile west), Monkwood (2 miles south) and Ropley (2 miles south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Basingstoke (12 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Horndean (13 miles south), Alton (5 miles north-east) and Waterlooville (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Alton Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-east) and Barton Castle (4.3 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
Afterwards
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
Keeping things safe:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Photos help us quote
- Empty the rooms in advance
- File the test result and waste note
Avoid these
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Towns and villages near Kitwood
More for properties in Kitwood
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site