Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Lower Upham, Hampshire
Artex removal across Lower Upham and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Flaking textured ceilings
Artex removal near Lower Upham
How artex removal works in Lower Upham
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. Typical jobs include ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and rented homes refurbished between tenants, involving stipple finishes, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard.
Village homes like those in Lower Upham have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. We only recommend work that is needed.
- Where
- Lower Upham (SO32)
- County
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights releases fibres.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Textured walls before a refit
For rented flats close to Hedge End station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- Suitable insurance for the work
- How fibres will be kept down
- What paperwork you get
Textured ceilings in Lower Upham
Lower Upham is about 4 miles east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Lower Upham, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. We work in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Older homes across Lower Upham may have coatings added during past renovations. A school like Upham Church of England Aided Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO32. Whether your property is on Upham Street, Winchester Road and Portsmouth Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover include Wintershill (1 mile south), Upham (1 mile north-east), Durley Street (1 mile south), Ashton (1 mile east) and Fair Oak (2 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Winchester (6 miles north-west), Gosport (13 miles south), Havant (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Twyford Down.
- Schools near Lower Upham include Wyvern Technology College (2.2 miles south-west)
Good to know
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- We need the room cleared
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
What happens
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- 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
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Move things out of the way carefully
Getting a price
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If your business premises in Lower Upham were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Places near Lower Upham
More for properties in Lower Upham
Weighing up your options
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first. Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.
Why choose us
- Clear advice on your options
- No removal until we know what it is
- Accredited laboratory results
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Read how we price jobs or published price ranges.
Doing it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
What affects the price in Lower Upham
Prices vary with:
- Parking and access charges
- How much waste there is
- How easy it is to reach
- How much there is
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Approximate dimensions
- An overall view
- The access route
- Cracks or breaks
You’ll get a written quote. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Lower Upham questions
Do you come out to small villages like Lower Upham?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you cover Lower Upham from London?
We cover Lower Upham, about 62 miles from central London.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
How can I get a price?
Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Usually not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note