Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in Laverstoke
Artex removal for properties in Laverstoke and Hampshire: textured coating testing and removal, with written paperwork.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Loft conversions
Artex removal for Laverstoke
About our artex removal in Laverstoke
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. Typical materials include swirl patterns, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses, and people usually contact us about ceilings coming down and rented flats before redecoration.
In areas like Laverstoke, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Where
- Laverstoke (RG28)
- County
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
These come up again and again:
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Walls before tiling
In older homes in Laverstoke, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What paperwork you get
Textured ceilings in Laverstoke
Laverstoke is about 8 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Laverstoke has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Laverstoke is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 20 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like Testbourne Community School should already have records of any textured coatings. For rented flats close to Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
We cover Artex jobs across RG28 and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Laverstoke Lane and Florence Portal Close or a nearby road, we can help. For properties just outside Laverstoke, we cover Freefolk (1 mile north-west), Wells-in-the-Field (1 mile west), Southington (1 mile north-east), Whitchurch (2 miles west) and Overton (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (8 miles west), Alton (15 miles east), Tadley (11 miles north-east) and Hook (15 miles east).
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- How much there is
- The type of material and its condition
- The survey scope
- How easy it is to reach
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- A rough size or measurement
- Visible markings
- Where we could park
- A wide shot showing where the material is
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Nearby places to Laverstoke
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If your business premises in Laverstoke were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Afterwards
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, and you get the paperwork.
A few practical points:
- Test every different coating
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Give us room sizes
- Plan around the closed rooms
Avoid these
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Test before the builders arrive.
Common questions in Laverstoke
Is asbestos common in Laverstoke homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How far is Laverstoke from London?
Laverstoke is about 55 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both work; it depends on the room. We’ll advise for each room.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Options to consider in Laverstoke
Plastering over it is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
How we work in Laverstoke
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- No removal until we know what it is
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Materials we deal with
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- We need the room cleared
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
What happens
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
How to prepare
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
Get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Read more
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note