Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Northbrook, Hampshire
Buildings in Northbrook built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers Artex removal, with testing first.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Artex removal near Northbrook
About our artex removal in Northbrook
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. From flaking textured ceilings and ceilings before downlights go in, we deal with textured walls, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard.
In towns and villages like Northbrook, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Where
- Northbrook (SO21)
- County
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Northbrook questions
Is asbestos common in Northbrook homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Northbrook can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Is the Artex in my Northbrook home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not until it’s been tested. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Do you cover Northbrook?
Yes. We cover Northbrook and the surrounding area as part of Hampshire. Send us the postcode for a quote.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You will get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is normally needed.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Towns and villages near Northbrook
Also in Northbrook
What affects the price in Northbrook
When we quote, we look at:
- The survey scope
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- What the material is and its state
- Waste quantity and disposal
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Photos that help
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Street parking nearby
- A rough size or measurement
- The access route
- Labels, if any
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Which option is right?
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why people choose us
- No removal until we know what it is
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Reports and results you can share
- Work done to the regulations
Take a look at how we price jobs and the cost guide.
The scope of Artex removal
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials in Northbrook
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
After we have finished in Northbrook
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Give us room sizes
- File the test result and waste note
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Photos help us quote
Things not to do
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
How we work
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, and keep the coating damp as we work. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and 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
How to prepare
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Mention any parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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DIY and asbestos
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Typical Artex jobs in Northbrook
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, which can make them crumble.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
For rented flats close to Micheldever station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What your quote should include
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- What isn’t included
- The method and controls
- Whether VAT is included
Artex in Northbrook homes
Northbrook is about 7 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. Northbrook is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We work right across the region, from Northbrook to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
In older homes in Northbrook, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. A school like Micheldever CofE Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
For Artex jobs in SO21, just send the postcode and a few photos. If your property is just outside Northbrook, we also cover Micheldever (1 mile south-east), Stoke Charity (1 mile west), Hunton (2 miles west), Micheldever Station (2 miles north) and East Stratton (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (11 miles north-east), Winchester (7 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (10 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (13 miles east).
- Nearby, you’ll find Half Moon and Spread Eagle pub (0.6 miles south-east)
A closer look at the materials
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site