Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in Ower
Buildings in Ower built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Landlord refurbishments
Artex removal in Ower
The scope of Artex removal
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Artex removal in Ower
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole than to strip the coating. We will talk you through the options for your rooms in Ower. Typical materials include swirl patterns, textured walls and coated plasterboard, and typical jobs are textured walls before a refit and loft conversions and extensions.
In a village like Ower, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- Ower (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Your options compared
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why people choose us
- Work done to the regulations
- Records for your files
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Read our prices page and published price ranges.
Towns and villages near Ower
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Common questions in Ower
Is the Artex in my Ower home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Do you cover small places like Ower?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Do you work in Ower?
Yes, we do: our area includes Ower and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos and we’ll quote.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
Generally you can use other rooms: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
If you manage or own a block in Ower, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Materials we deal with
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
The process
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible and bagged or wrapped. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Ask for a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Textured ceilings in Ower
Ower is about 2 miles north-west of Totton, in Hampshire. Properties in Ower range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Parts of the New Forest National Park are within about 6 miles of Ower; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We cover Artex jobs across SO51. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Romsey Road and Salisbury Road or the roads around them. We also carry out Artex jobs in Wigley (1 mile north), Hillstreet (1 mile east), Copythorne (1 mile south-west), Winsor (1 mile south-west) and Newbridge (2 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles east), Chandler's Ford (7 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south) and Romsey (4 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.1 miles south) and Eling Experience (2.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Ower includes Copythorne Common.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Romsey Extra (2.7 miles north-east)
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- The type of material and its condition
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The survey scope
- How much there is
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- The parking area
- An overall view
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Approximate dimensions
Each job is priced individually. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Doing it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Where asbestos turns up
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings before plastering
If you’re refurbishing flats near Totton station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What your quote should include
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- What paperwork you get
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note