Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Little London, Hampshire
Need Artex removal in Little London? We cover Little London and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Landlord refurbishments
Need Artex removal in Little London?
Artex removal near Little London
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. Whether it’s ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed, we deal with stipple finishes, Artex ceilings and textured walls.
Rural homes near Little London have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Location
- Little London (RG26)
- County
- Hampshire
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
After the job
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Keeping things safe:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Each different coating needs testing
Avoid these
Test before the builders arrive.
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Materials, one by one
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
What we do and don’t cover
Worth knowing before booking:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- How many samples are needed
- Material and condition
- How much there is
- Parking and access charges
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.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Visible markings
- Where we could park
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
You’ll get a written quote. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Little London questions
Do you come out to small villages like Little London?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
How far is Little London from London?
We cover Little London, about 45 miles from central London.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
How do I get a quote?
Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
Places near Little London
What else we do in Little London
Artex in Little London homes
Little London is about 2 miles south-east of Tadley, in Hampshire. Little London has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Little London is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work. You can also see our page for Reading, about 10 miles away.
In older homes in Little London, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
We cover Artex jobs across the RG26 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Silchester Road and New Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Nearby, we also cover Pamber Green (1 mile west), Pamber End (1 mile south-west), Salters Heath (1 mile south-west), Silchester (2 miles north) and Pamber Heath (2 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Basingstoke (5 miles south), Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Alton (14 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles east) and Hook (7 miles south-east).
A little further out are Calleva Museum (1.7 miles north) and Basing House (5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Daneshill Park Woods.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queens College Arms (1 mile south-west)
Which option is right?
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
How we work in Little London
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Read our prices page and published price ranges.
Typical Artex jobs in Little London
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights releases fibres.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings before skimming
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
If you are refurbishing flats near Bramley (Hants) station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Comparing quotes
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Which areas and materials are covered
- How fibres will be kept down
- The documents you will receive
Responsibilities for owners
If you manage or own a block in Little London, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
The process
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Dig out previous surveys
How to get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Helpful guides
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site