Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Rooksdown, Hampshire
Artex removal in Rooksdown, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Loft conversions
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Artex removal for Rooksdown
About our artex removal in Rooksdown
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. Typical materials include stipple finishes, coated ceiling roses and textured walls, and typical jobs are ceilings due for plastering or skimming and rented homes refurbished between tenants.
In places like Rooksdown, textured ceilings are a common renovation find, and testing comes first. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Area
- Rooksdown (RG24, RG23, RG26)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Rooksdown properties and textured coatings
Rooksdown is about 1 mile north-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Rooksdown, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. Rooksdown is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Our area stretches from Rooksdown to Reading (13 miles away).
A school like Fort Hill Community School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. If your home is one of the older properties in Rooksdown, near The Good Shepherd or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Artex jobs anywhere in RG24, RG23 and RG26 start with the postcode and some photos. Streets in the area include Mill Road, The Square and Hasket Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. For properties just outside Rooksdown, we cover Winklebury (1 mile south), Sherborne St John (1 mile north-east), Basingstoke (1 mile south-east), Worting (2 miles south-west) and Buckskin (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Alton (11 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles east), Tadley (5 miles north) and Hook (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Willis Museum (1.9 miles south-east) and Park Prewett Hospital (within half a mile south). Within reach you will find Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Local schools include Winklebury Infant School (0.8 miles south)
FAQs for Rooksdown
Do you cover Rooksdown and the area around Basingstoke station?
Yes, we cover Rooksdown and the area towards Basingstoke station, about 1.7 miles south-east.
Is asbestos common in Rooksdown homes?
Any home in Rooksdown built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
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.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
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Your options compared
Test, leave, cover or remove? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is typically better. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why people choose us
- Clear written quotes
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
After the job
Covered coatings should be recorded.
To avoid problems in future:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Each different coating needs testing
- Book your plasterer after removal
Don’ts
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Can I do it myself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
What it costs
Every quote reflects:
- The quantity or area
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Material and condition
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- The access route
- Where we could park
- A clear close-up
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
What we do and don’t cover
So you know what to expect:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- We need the room cleared
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Rooksdown
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Typical Artex jobs in Rooksdown
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling isn’t automatically asbestos.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Loft conversions
- Walls before tiling
- Flaking textured ceilings
If you are refurbishing flats near Basingstoke station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Comparing quotes
- What is not included
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
The process
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Dig out previous surveys
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Ask for a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll advise.
Read more
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site