Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for Ladwell
Buildings in Ladwell built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Asbestos help in Ladwell
About our artex removal in Ladwell
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. Typical jobs include coatings damaged by DIY and extensions that cut into ceilings, involving Artex ceilings, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard.
In a village like Ladwell, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Ladwell (SO21)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Ladwell
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The size of the job
- Access to the area
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.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- Where we could park
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Visible markings
- A rough size or measurement
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
Materials we deal with
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Ladwell
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
Typical jobs in Ladwell include:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Textured walls before a refit
For a school such as John Keble Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
What your quote should include
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What category of work it is
How we work
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. We will tell you when we’ve finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Getting ready
- Let us know where we can park
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Which option is right?
What are the options for Artex? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is usually better. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why people choose us
- Records for your files
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- No removal until we know what it is
- Quotes that spell out the scope
See how we quote or the cost guide.
DIY and asbestos
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Places near Ladwell
What else we do in Ladwell
Artex in Ladwell homes
Ladwell is about 2 miles north of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. If your Artex job is in Ladwell, let us know about access when you get in touch. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. We work right across the region, from Ladwell to Southampton (about 7 miles away).
If you are refurbishing flats near Chandlers Ford station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. In older homes in Ladwell, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Here we cover the SO21 postcode area. We also carry out Artex jobs in Hursley (1 mile north), Otterbourne (2 miles east), Compton (2 miles east), South Down (2 miles east) and Oliver's Battery (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (5 miles north-east), Eastleigh (4 miles south-east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (8 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Winchester Castle (4.6 miles north-east) and Romsey Community Hospital (4.2 miles west). The countryside around Ladwell includes Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Thornden School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Dolphin Inn (0.8 miles north)
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Your questions about Artex removal in Ladwell
Do textured ceilings in Ladwell homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Is asbestos common in Ladwell homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Ladwell can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How much does Artex removal cost in Ladwell?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
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.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Either can work: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will recommend one for each room.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
What we do and don’t cover
Worth knowing before you book:
- 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, which affects the start date
- Other materials may need their own approach
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- 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