Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Picket Twenty, Hampshire
Any pre-2000 building in Picket Twenty may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers textured coating testing and removal.
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Artex removal in Picket Twenty
Picket Twenty questions
Do you cover Picket Twenty and the area around Andover station?
Yes. Andover station is about 1.8 miles west of Picket Twenty, and we cover both.
How far is Picket Twenty from London?
We cover Picket Twenty, about 62 miles from central London.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Is my textured ceiling in Picket Twenty asbestos?
Not necessarily: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Artex removal in Picket Twenty
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole than to strip the coating. We’ll explain which suits your rooms. We often deal with coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard, and people usually contact us about loft conversions and landlord refurbishments.
In a village like Picket Twenty, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Location
- Picket Twenty (SP10, SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
If you run a business from older premises in Picket Twenty, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Prices and what affects them
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- The size of the job
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The type of material and its condition
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Photos that help
When you send photos, these help most:
- Approximate dimensions
- A clear close-up
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Labels, if any
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will recommend the right option.
Your options compared
What are the options for Artex? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is usually better. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
What you get
- Work done to the regulations
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Accredited laboratory results
- Identify first, remove only when needed
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Picket Twenty
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings before skimming
Older homes across Picket Twenty may have coatings added during past renovations.
Before booking anyone
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Whether VAT is included
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
Good to know
What’s in and what’s out:
- We need the room cleared
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
What happens
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
How to prepare
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Tell us about parking and access
Get a quote
Send us the address in Picket Twenty, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will reply with a quote.
Related guides
Artex removal around Picket Twenty
Picket Twenty is about 1 mile east of Andover, in Hampshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Picket Twenty contact us for Artex jobs. We work in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
A school like Pilgrims' Cross CofE Aided Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. If you are refurbishing flats near Andover station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of SP10 and SP11. Streets in the area include Levy Road, London Road and Stalls Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. You’ll find Picket Twenty on the A3093, so it’s easy for us to reach. For properties just outside Picket Twenty, we cover Andover Down (1 mile north-east), Finkley Down (1 mile north), Picket Piece (1 mile north-east), Andover (1 mile west) and East Anton (1 mile north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (11 miles south-east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Finkley Down Farm Museum (1 mile north) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (1.9 miles west). Open spaces near Picket Twenty include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Schools near Picket Twenty include Winton Community Academy (0.6 miles west) and Winton Community Academy (0.6 miles west)
After we have finished in Picket Twenty
The surface is left ready for making good.
Some practical advice:
- Test every different coating
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
Don’ts
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
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Doing it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site