Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Matchams, Hampshire
Artex removal for properties in Matchams and Hampshire: textured coating testing and removal, with written paperwork.
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Need Artex removal in Matchams?
Options to consider in Matchams
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Why people choose us
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Reports and results you can share
- Domestic and commercial work
How artex removal works in Matchams
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Matchams. Typical materials include coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and Artex ceilings, and people usually contact us about ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and coatings scraped during DIY.
In a village like Matchams, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Area
- Matchams (BH24)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and the room stays closed. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- 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
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Dig out previous surveys
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Ask for a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
After the job
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
To avoid problems in future:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Test every different coating
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Give us room sizes
Avoid these
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
How we price Artex removal
Prices vary with:
- What the material is and its state
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The quantity or area
- Waste quantity and disposal
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- Street parking nearby
- An overall view
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Matchams properties and textured coatings
Matchams is in Hampshire. Wherever your property is in Matchams, tell us the postcode and what you need. We work in 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Parts of the New Forest National Park are within about 6 miles of Matchams; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Artex jobs anywhere in BH24 start with the postcode and some photos. Local streets include Maple Walk, Ash Tree Close and Sycamore Way; we cover every one. Close by, we cover Avon Castle (1 mile north-east), St Ives (1 mile north), St Leonards (1 mile north-west) and Ashley Heath (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Totton (15 miles north-east), Lymington (12 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles north-east), Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east) and Ashley (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find St Leonard's Hospital (1.7 miles west). The countryside around Matchams includes St Catherine's Hill and Blashford Lakes.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
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.
Should you do it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Matchams: your questions answered
Do textured ceilings in Matchams homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Could my house in Matchams contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Matchams may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
How do I get a quote?
Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always.
What’s included, and what isn’t
To be clear about the scope:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials in Matchams
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
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Also in Matchams
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site