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Artex Removal in Penton Mewsey
Any pre-2000 building in Penton Mewsey may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Damaged or cracked coatings
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Artex removal in Penton Mewsey
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Whether it’s ceilings before skimming and flaking textured ceilings, we deal with stipple finishes, coated plasterboard and textured walls and more.
In a village like Penton Mewsey, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Where
- Penton Mewsey (SP11)
- County
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
After the job
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep pets away
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep the results and paperwork
Don’ts
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
How we price Artex removal
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- How many samples are needed
- Waste quantity and disposal
- What the material is and its state
- The size of the job
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- How we’d reach it
- An idea of size
- Street parking nearby
- Labels, if any
You will get a written quote. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
For businesses and landlords in Penton Mewsey
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
If your business premises in Penton Mewsey were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Artex in Penton Mewsey homes
Penton Mewsey is about 2 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We cover Penton Mewsey as part of Hampshire, whatever the size of the job. We work in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 22 miles away.
For a school such as Harrow Way Community School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. If you are refurbishing a rental near Andover station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the SP11 postcode area and the streets around it. Your property could be on Chalkcroft Lane, Trinity Rise and Newbury Hill or the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Penton Grafton (1 mile south-west), Penton Corner (1 mile south), Foxcotte (1 mile east), Charlton (1 mile east) and Clanville (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Winchester (15 miles south-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles west), Weeke (14 miles south-east), Stanmore (15 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (4 miles north-west).
A little further out are Andover Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (4.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Penton Mewsey include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local pubs include White Hart Public House (under half a mile south)
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Typical Artex jobs in Penton Mewsey
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling releases fibres.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Loft conversions
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Structural work through coated ceilings
In older homes in Penton Mewsey, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Before booking anyone
- The method and controls
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Whether the job needs notifying
- If the price includes VAT
Good to know
So you know what to expect:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Should you do it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Your options compared
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
What you get
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Clear advice on your options
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Read how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Your questions about Artex removal in Penton Mewsey
Do textured ceilings in Penton Mewsey homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you work near Andover station?
Yes, we cover Penton Mewsey and the area towards Andover station, about 1.9 miles south-east.
Can I stay at home while you work?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. A sample test tells you which you have.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. To do that, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
What happens
Our team wears protective equipment, and keep the room closed while we work. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you.
- 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
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Before we arrive
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Tell us about parking and access
- Find any old asbestos reports
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Related guides
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site