Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in Popley
Found something that might be asbestos in Popley? Our service covers removal of textured ceilings and walls, with clear advice at each step.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings before plastering
Artex removal in Popley
How artex removal works in Popley
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Whether it’s structural work through coated ceilings and walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit, we deal with stipple finishes, Artex ceilings and swirl patterns.
In towns and villages like Popley, textured ceilings are a common renovation find, and testing comes first. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Where
- Popley (RG24, RG21)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Textured ceilings in Popley
Popley is about 2 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Popley contact us for Artex jobs. Popley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Popley to Reading (about 12 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing flats near Basingstoke station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. A school like St Bede's Catholic Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Wherever your property is in RG24 and RG21, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your property is on Wix Road, Abbey Road and Miles Road or a nearby road, we can help. If your property is just outside Popley, we also cover Oakridge (1 mile south), Eastrop (1 mile south), Chineham (1 mile east), Lychpit (2 miles south-east) and Old Basing (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Farnborough (14 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (14 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles east) and Tadley (5 miles north-west).
A little further out are Willis Museum (1.5 miles south) and The Malls (1.2 miles south). The countryside around Popley includes Daneshill Park Woods and Farleigh Hill.
- Schools near Popley include Everest Community Academy (0.6 miles west)
What we deal with in Popley
Older coatings are often painted over many times, so age is hard to judge.
In older properties, we often see:
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
If your home is one of the older properties in Popley, near St Gabriel's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- How fibres will be kept down
- Suitable insurance for the work
- The scope of the job, in writing
Your options compared
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
How we work in Popley
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Clear written quotes
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Reports and results you can share
Take a look at how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Places near Popley
Can I do it myself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
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.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Clear the way to the work area
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Getting a price
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
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What affects the price in Popley
The cost depends on:
- How many samples are needed
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The type of material and its condition
- Disposal costs
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- The parking area
- Approximate dimensions
- Labels, if any
- The access route
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Popley questions
Do you work near Basingstoke station?
Yes, we cover Popley and the area towards Basingstoke station, about 1.1 miles south.
Could my house in Popley contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. To do that, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Limits to be aware of
Before you book, note that:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other materials may need their own approach
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials in Popley
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
Duty holders and landlords in Popley
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
If your business premises in Popley were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note