Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for Little Somborne
Artex removal in Little Somborne: Artex removal, with testing first. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Artex removal near Little Somborne
What happens next
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
Some practical advice:
- Each different coating needs testing
- File the test result and waste note
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Photos help us quote
Avoid these
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Artex removal near Little Somborne
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. Common materials are coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and textured walls, and typical jobs are landlord refurbishments and coatings in the way of electrical work.
In towns and villages like Little Somborne, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Area
- Little Somborne (SO20)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Typical Artex jobs in Little Somborne
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
If your home is one of the older properties in Little Somborne, near All Saints Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- How fibres will be kept down
- VAT, clearly stated
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Can I do it myself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
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Good to know
Before you book, note that:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- We need the room cleared
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials in Little Somborne
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Little Somborne properties and textured coatings
Little Somborne is about 6 miles west of Winchester, in Hampshire. For Artex jobs in Little Somborne, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We work in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Little Somborne to Southampton (12 miles away).
We cover Artex jobs across the SO20 postcode area. From Chalk Hill and Somborne Park Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Other places close to Little Somborne we cover include Up Somborne (1 mile east), Ashley (1 mile south), King's Somborne (2 miles south-west), Lower Slackstead (5 miles south) and Braishfield (5 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (6 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (8 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Hampshire County Hospital (5.6 miles east).
The process
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Before we arrive
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Warn neighbours if needed
Getting a price
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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Materials, one by one
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Little Somborne questions
Could my house in Little Somborne contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Little Somborne may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you come out to small villages like Little Somborne?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then ask for advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
Can I stay at home while you work?
Usually you can use other rooms: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Do you work in Little Somborne?
Yes. We cover Little Somborne and the surrounding area as part of Hampshire. Send us the postcode for a quote.
For businesses and landlords in Little Somborne
If your business premises in Little Somborne were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Your options compared
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why choose us
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Identify first, remove only when needed
See how we price jobs or the cost guide.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site