Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Liphook, Hampshire
Artex removal in Liphook: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Loft conversions
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Artex removal for Liphook
How artex removal works in Liphook
Planning a renovation in Liphook with textured ceilings? Test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. From walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and landlord refurbishments, we cover textured walls, Artex ceilings and stipple finishes and more.
In Liphook, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so each type needs testing. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Location
- Liphook (GU30)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Artex removal around Liphook
Liphook is about 8 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. In Liphook, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Liphook is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 15 miles away.
If you are refurbishing flats near Liphook station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. For a school such as Bohunt School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 4 miles of Liphook; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Here we cover the GU30 postcode area. Local streets include London Road, Station Road and Childerstone Close; we cover every one. Close by, we cover Weavers Down (1 mile west), Conford (1 mile north-west), Passfield (2 miles north-west), Milland (3 miles south) and Longmoor (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Farnborough (15 miles north), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south-west), Aldershot (12 miles north), Alton (9 miles north-west) and Petersfield (8 miles south-west).
A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Liphook includes Lynchmere Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Schools near Liphook include Liphook Infant School (within half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Green Dragon Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Towns and villages near Liphook
What else we do in Liphook
Doing it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
What happens
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. We will tell you when we have finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
How to get a quote
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- What the material is and its state
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Waste quantity and disposal
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- Where we could park
- A rough size or measurement
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
After we’ve finished in Liphook
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Each different coating needs testing
- Keep pets away
- Keep the results and paperwork
Avoid these
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Common questions in Liphook
Do textured ceilings in Liphook homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Do you cover Liphook and the area around Liphook station?
Yes, we cover Liphook and the area towards Liphook station, about 0.5 miles south.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Either can work: the right choice depends on the room. We’ll advise room by room.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
What it might be made of
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which does not change what’s underneath.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Liphook
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so a textured ceiling isn’t automatically asbestos.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Walls before tiling
In older homes in Liphook, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What isn’t included
- What paperwork you get
Limits to be aware of
What’s in and what’s out:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site