Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in North Fareham, Hampshire
Buildings in North Fareham built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Walls before tiling
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Artex removal for North Fareham
Choosing the right option
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. 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.
What you get
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Across London and the South East
- Houses, flats and business premises
See how we quote or our cost guide.
Artex removal in North Fareham
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. People often contact us about rented homes refurbished between tenants and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed, including coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings.
Rural homes near North Fareham have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- North Fareham (PO17)
- County
- Hampshire
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We need the room cleared
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
Questions from North Fareham
Do you work near Fareham station?
Yes. Fareham station is about 1.3 miles south-west of North Fareham, and we cover both.
Do you cover North Fareham from London?
We cover North Fareham, about 64 miles from central London.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then get advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Is my textured ceiling in North Fareham asbestos?
Not every coating does: many coatings are asbestos-free. A sample test tells you which you have.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll advise for each room.
Doing it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Where asbestos turns up
Many trades want a test result first.
Typical jobs in North Fareham include:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Loft conversions
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
For a school such as Harrison Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Comparing quotes
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- How fibres will be kept down
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
Responsibilities for owners
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Afterwards
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Photos help us quote
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Empty the rooms in advance
Don’ts
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
What happens
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing, so there is no confusion.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Before we arrive
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
How to get a quote
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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How we price Artex removal
Quotes vary because of:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How many samples are needed
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Waste quantity and disposal
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- A rough size or measurement
- Damaged areas
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Towns and villages near North Fareham
What else we do in North Fareham
Artex removal around North Fareham
North Fareham is about 1 mile north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Anywhere in North Fareham, just send the postcode, and we will quote. North Fareham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 10 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in North Fareham, near Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. If you’re refurbishing flats near Fareham station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. North Fareham is within about 6 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Artex jobs anywhere in PO17 start with the postcode and some photos. For properties just outside North Fareham, we cover Wallington (1 mile south), Fareham Common (1 mile south), Crockerhill (1 mile north), Welborne (1 mile north-west) and Boarhunt (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north-west), Gosport (4 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles east) and Totton (15 miles west).
A little further out are Carron Row Farm Museum (2.7 miles west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (1 mile south). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
- Schools near North Fareham include Wykeham House School (1.1 miles south) and Cams Hill School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Golden Lion Public House (0.9 miles south)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note