Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Preston Candover, Hampshire
Worried about asbestos in Preston Candover? We provide testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, explained in plain English.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Loft conversions
- Rented flats before redecoration
Need Artex removal in Preston Candover?
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Preston Candover
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings already disturbed
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Non-domestic buildings like Preston Candover Church of England Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings.
Before booking anyone
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Any exclusions
- Whether the job needs notifying
Artex removal in Preston Candover
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. People often contact us about loft conversions and extensions and ceilings coming down, including textured walls, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses.
In a village like Preston Candover, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Area
- Preston Candover (RG25)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
If you run a business from older premises in Preston Candover, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Textured ceilings in Preston Candover
Preston Candover is about 7 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Properties in Preston Candover range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We work in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Preston Candover to Reading (about 20 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Preston Candover, near Church of St. Mary the Virgin or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG25. Whether your property is on Stenbury Drive, Farriers Close and Garden Close or a nearby road, we can help. For properties just outside Preston Candover, we cover Upper Wield (2 miles south-east), Brown Candover (2 miles south-west), Totford (3 miles south-west), Northington (4 miles south-west) and Bighton (5 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Basingstoke (7 miles north), Winchester (11 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Andover (15 miles west), Alton (7 miles east) and Petersfield (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (2.4 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Farleigh Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Purefoy Arms Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Limits to be aware of
The usual limits are:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
Towns and villages near Preston Candover
More for properties in Preston Candover
Looking after things afterwards
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
Some practical advice:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
Don’ts
Test before the builders arrive.
Test before the builders arrive.
What happens
We bag and label the waste as we work, for disposal at a permitted site. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- 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
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Getting ready
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
FAQs for Preston Candover
Do you come out to small villages like Preston Candover?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do textured ceilings in Preston Candover homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
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.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Either can work: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll advise room by room.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
You can, if it’s intact: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
What affects the price in Preston Candover
What changes the cost:
- How much waste there is
- How many samples are needed
- The type of material and its condition
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Photos that help
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- The access route
- A picture of the whole area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Should you do it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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