Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Lindford, Hampshire
Artex removal in Lindford: textured coating testing and removal, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Flaking textured ceilings
Asbestos help in Lindford
Artex removal for Lindford properties
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. Testing a sample tells you, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. Typical jobs include rented homes refurbished between tenants and ceilings due for plastering or skimming, including coated plasterboard, textured walls and stipple finishes.
In towns and villages like Lindford, textured ceilings are a common renovation find, and testing comes first. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Area
- Lindford (GU35)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Clear the way to the work area
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Get a quote
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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Responsibilities for owners
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Lindford must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- Disposal costs
- Material and condition
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- The parking area
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Towns and villages near Lindford
What else we do in Lindford
DIY and asbestos
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Lindford questions
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you cover Lindford from London?
Lindford is about 42 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs can’t 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.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
Why people call us in Lindford
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Walls before tiling
In older homes in Lindford, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Comparing quotes
- Any exclusions
- If the price includes VAT
- The method and controls
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
What happens next
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Photos help us quote
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Each different coating needs testing
Things not to do
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Textured ceilings in Lindford
Lindford is about 6 miles east of Alton, in Hampshire. We cover Lindford as part of Hampshire, for Artex jobs of every size. Lindford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our area stretches from Lindford to Guildford (15 miles away).
A school like Weyford Nursery and Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. If you’re refurbishing flats near Liphook station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Lindford, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU35, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on Mount Pleasant Road, Taylors Lane and Liphook Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Other places close to Lindford we cover include Deadwater (1 mile south-west), Pinewood Village (1 mile west), Bordon (1 mile south-west), Standford (1 mile south-east) and Headley (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also work in Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Alton (6 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (1.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Lindford includes Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
- Local schools include Mill Chase Academy (0.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Holly Bush Inn (0.8 miles east)
What we do and don’t cover
To be clear about the scope:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
Options to consider in Lindford
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. 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.
How we work in Lindford
- No removal until we know what it is
- Clear advice on your options
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Covering London and the South East
Read our prices page or published price ranges.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site