Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for Oakridge
Need Artex removal in Oakridge? We cover Oakridge and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Need Artex removal in Oakridge?
The process
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and the room stays closed. While we work, the area stays out of bounds.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
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Artex removal near Oakridge
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. We often deal with textured walls, stipple finishes and swirl patterns, and people usually contact us about ceilings before plastering and rented homes refurbished between tenants.
In a smaller place like Oakridge, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Where
- Oakridge (RG21, RG24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
After the job
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Keep pets away
- Give us room sizes
- Clear the rooms before the work
Things not to do
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Options to consider in Oakridge
What are the options for Artex? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is generally better. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Why people choose us
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Clear written quotes
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Records for your files
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
Textured ceilings in Oakridge
Oakridge is about 1 mile north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Oakridge, just send the postcode. Oakridge is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
In older homes in Oakridge, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. If you are refurbishing flats near Basingstoke station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the RG21 and RG24 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your property is on New Road, Vyne Road and Goat Lane or a nearby road, the process is the same. You’ll find Oakridge on the A3010, which makes it simple to get to. Other places close to Oakridge we cover include Eastrop (1 mile south-east), Popley (1 mile north), Viables (1 mile south), Lychpit (2 miles east) and Old Basing (2 miles east). We also cover nearby towns such as Farnborough (14 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (14 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles north-east) and Tadley (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Basing House (1.6 miles east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Oakridge includes Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Nearby schools include Oakridge Junior School (less than half a mile north-west) and The Costello School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Rising Sun pub (less than half a mile south-west)
What we deal with in Oakridge
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, which can make them look newer than they are.
These come up again and again:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Loft conversions and extensions
For a school such as The Vyne Community School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Before booking anyone
- What paperwork you get
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Suitable insurance for the work
- The scope of the job, in writing
A closer look at the materials
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Questions from Oakridge
Is asbestos common in Oakridge homes?
If your home in Oakridge was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How far is Oakridge from London?
Oakridge is about 46 miles from central London, well within our area.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings do not contain asbestos. The only way to know is to test a sample.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll advise for each room.
Doing it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Places near Oakridge
More for properties in Oakridge
For businesses and landlords in Oakridge
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
How we price Artex removal
What drives the price:
- What the material is and its state
- Parking and access charges
- Disposal costs
- Licensed or non-licensed
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Sending photos
Photos often save us a visit:
- Visible markings
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- An idea of size
- A close-up from a safe distance
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site