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Asbestos Artex Removal in Ludgershall, Hampshire
Artex removal in Ludgershall and across Hampshire: Artex removal, with testing first.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
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Artex removal for Ludgershall properties
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 flaking textured ceilings and loft conversions and extensions, including Artex ceilings, swirl patterns and stipple finishes.
In places like Ludgershall, textured ceilings are a common renovation find. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Where
- Ludgershall (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about Artex removal in Ludgershall
Do older homes in Ludgershall have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Ludgershall can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do textured ceilings in Ludgershall homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Do you cover Ludgershall?
Yes, we do: our area includes Ludgershall and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos and we’ll quote.
Can I just skim over it?
It’s an option for an intact coating: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Typically not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
The process
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, with no sanding or dry scraping. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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DIY and asbestos
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Which option is right?
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What you get
- Clear advice on your options
- Work done to the regulations
- Records for your files
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
Read our prices page and published price ranges.
Artex in Ludgershall homes
Ludgershall is about 7 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Wherever your property is in Ludgershall, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we’ll quote. We work in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Ludgershall to Southampton (about 25 miles away).
In older homes in Ludgershall, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area. Local streets include High Street, Eleanor Court and Princess Mary Gardens; we cover every one. You will find Ludgershall on the A342, so it’s easy for us to reach. If your property is just outside Ludgershall, we also cover Perham Down (1 mile south), Great Shoddesden (1 mile south-east), Tidworth (2 miles south-west) and Kimpton (2 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Andover (7 miles south-east), Whitchurch (12 miles east), East Anton (7 miles east), Picket Piece (8 miles east), Picket Twenty (8 miles south-east) and Finkley Down (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ludgershall Castle (less than half a mile north).
- Local schools include The Wellington Academy (2.1 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Prince of Wales Hotel (under half a mile north-east)
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- The survey scope
- Disposal costs
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Visible markings
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- An idea of size
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Materials, one by one
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
What’s included, and what is not
Worth knowing before booking:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Ludgershall
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
These come up again and again:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Walls before tiling
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
A school like Ludgershall Castle Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
Questions to ask before booking
- How fibres will be kept down
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
Looking after things afterwards
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Photos help us quote
- Keep pets out of the work area
What to avoid
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note