Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Old Alresford, Hampshire
Artex removal in Old Alresford: Artex removal, with testing first. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Artex removal for Old Alresford
How artex removal works in Old Alresford
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. From coatings damaged by leaks and coatings damaged by DIY, we deal with textured walls, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes and more.
In a village like Old Alresford, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. We only recommend work that’s needed, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Location
- Old Alresford (SO24)
- County
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Why people call us in Old Alresford
Many trades want a test result first.
These are some of the things we deal with in Old Alresford:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Rented flats before redecoration
Non-domestic buildings like Perins School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
What happens
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible and bagged or wrapped. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Old Alresford properties and textured coatings
Old Alresford is about 7 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Old Alresford contact us for Artex jobs. We work in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We work right across the region, from Old Alresford to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
In older homes in Old Alresford, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
We cover Artex jobs across the SO24 postcode area. Local streets include Kiln Lane, Colden Lane and The Brook; we cover every one. Other places close to Old Alresford we cover include Bighton (1 mile east), Northington (2 miles north-west), Totford (3 miles north-west), Brown Candover (3 miles north) and Upper Wield (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (7 miles south-west), Eastleigh (12 miles south-west), Horndean (15 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (3.1 miles north-east).
- Local pubs include The Globe Inn (0.7 miles south)
Common questions in Old Alresford
Do older homes in Old Alresford have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Old Alresford can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Old Alresford from London?
Old Alresford is about 54 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
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What’s included, and what isn’t
The usual limits are:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- We need the room cleared
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials in Old Alresford
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
Duty holders and landlords in Old Alresford
If your business premises in Old Alresford were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
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.
Afterwards
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
Once we’re done:
- Give us room sizes
- Each different coating needs testing
- Send photos of the coatings
- File the test result and waste note
Don’ts
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Which option is right?
What are the options for Artex? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is usually best. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Why people choose us
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Identify first, remove only when needed
Read how we quote and published price ranges.
A closer look at the materials
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note