Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Owslebury Bottom, Hampshire
Artex removal across Owslebury Bottom and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Artex removal near Owslebury Bottom
What we do and don’t cover
The usual limits are:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
Artex removal for Owslebury Bottom properties
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We will talk you through the options for your rooms in Owslebury Bottom. Typical jobs include structural work through coated ceilings and ceilings before downlights go in, including coated plasterboard, swirl patterns and textured walls.
In areas like Owslebury Bottom, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Location
- Owslebury Bottom (SO21)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near Owslebury Bottom
What else we do in Owslebury Bottom
Artex removal around Owslebury Bottom
Owslebury Bottom is about 4 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. If your Artex job is in Owslebury Bottom, let us know about access. Owslebury Bottom is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our area stretches from Owslebury Bottom to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
In older homes in Owslebury Bottom, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Non-domestic buildings like Owslebury Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
For Artex jobs in SO21, just send the postcode and a few photos. Nearby, we also cover Owslebury (1 mile south), Baybridge (1 mile south-east), Morestead (1 mile north), Hensting (1 mile south-west) and Lane End (3 miles east). We also cover nearby towns such as Winchester (4 miles north-west), Gosport (15 miles south), Eastleigh (5 miles south-west), Fareham (12 miles south), Horndean (13 miles south-east) and Totton (12 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find The Gurkha Museum (3.5 miles north-west) and Wolvesey Castle (3.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Owslebury Bottom includes Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find Ship Inn (0.6 miles south)
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
For businesses and landlords in Owslebury Bottom
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
What happens
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, and keep the coating damp as we work. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing, so there’s no confusion.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Clear the way to the work area
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away on the day
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Helpful guides
Which option is right?
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why people choose us
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Domestic and commercial work
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
Looking after things afterwards
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Photos help us quote
Things not to do
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Test before the builders arrive.
What we deal with in Owslebury Bottom
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so testing is the only way to know.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Textured walls before a refit
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings already disturbed
If you’re refurbishing flats near Shawford station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What to look for in a quote
- What paperwork you get
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Your questions about Artex removal in Owslebury Bottom
Do you cover Owslebury Bottom and the area around Shawford station?
Yes. Shawford station is about 2.7 miles west of Owslebury Bottom, and we cover both.
Do textured ceilings in Owslebury Bottom homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Only once you know it’s clear. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both work; it depends on the room. We will explain the options.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Travel and parking
- Disposal costs
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Approximate dimensions
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site