Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Rake, Hampshire
Artex removal for properties in Rake and Hampshire: Artex removal, with testing first.
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Loft conversions and extensions
Asbestos help in Rake
Artex removal for Rake properties
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. Typical jobs include ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and coatings damaged by DIY, including coated ceiling roses, stipple finishes and textured walls.
In areas like Rake, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Rake (GU33)
- County
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Rake
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
A school like Rake CofE Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Before booking anyone
- The method and controls
- What isn’t included
- Which areas and materials are covered
- If the price includes VAT
What affects the price in Rake
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- Parking and access charges
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The survey scope
- How much there is
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- The parking area
- Cracks or breaks
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A rough size or measurement
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Nearby places to Rake
What else we do in Rake
Good to know
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Your options compared
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. 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
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Reports and results you can share
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Identify first, remove only when needed
Take a look at how we quote or the cost guide.
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
Rake questions
Could my house in Rake contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote after testing.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not until it’s been tested. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
After we’ve finished in Rake
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Photos help us quote
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Book your plasterer after removal
Don’ts
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
For landlords, agents and businesses
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Artex in Rake homes
Rake is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. For Artex jobs in Rake, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Rake is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our area stretches from Rake to Guildford (about 19 miles away).
In older homes in Rake, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. If you are refurbishing a rental near Liss station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Rake is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Here we cover the GU33 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as London Road, Brewells Lane and St Patrick's Lane. Other places close to Rake we cover include The Mint (1 mile north-west), Hill Brow (1 mile south-west), Liss (1 mile west), Liss Forest (1 mile north-west) and West Liss (2 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Havant (14 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south-west), Aldershot (15 miles north), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (14 miles south-west) and Petersfield (4 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (4.2 miles north). Open spaces near Rake include Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheeler's Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Sun Inn (under half a mile south)
The process
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. We’ll tell you when we’ve finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking and access
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
Helpful guides
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site