Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for Rowlands Castle
Buildings in Rowlands Castle built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Need Artex removal in Rowlands Castle?
What it might be made of
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Artex removal near Rowlands Castle
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. From ceilings before downlights go in and rented flats before redecoration, we deal with stipple finishes, Artex ceilings and textured walls and more.
In places like Rowlands Castle, textured ceilings are a common renovation find. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Where
- Rowlands Castle (PO9)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we deal with in Rowlands Castle
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so testing is the only way to know.
In older properties, we often see:
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Textured walls before a refit
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Non-domestic buildings like Havant Academy should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What isn’t included
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The quantity or area
- Access to the area
- Parking and access charges
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- Labels, if any
- A rough size or measurement
- A photo of the whole area
- Where we could park
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Artex removal around Rowlands Castle
Rowlands Castle is about 2 miles north-east of Havant, in Hampshire. Properties in Rowlands Castle range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Rowlands Castle to Southampton (19 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Rowlands Castle station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Older homes across Rowlands Castle may have coatings added during past renovations. Rowlands Castle is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Artex jobs anywhere in PO9 start with the postcode and some photos. Streets in the area include Stansted Close, College Close and Redhill Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Other places close to Rowlands Castle we cover include Durrants (1 mile south), Leigh Park (2 miles south-west), Havant (2 miles south-west), Denvilles (2 miles south) and Westbourne (2 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Gosport (10 miles south-west), Fareham (10 miles west), Hedge End (15 miles west), Waterlooville (3 miles west), Petersfield (8 miles north) and Purbrook (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles south-west) and Havant Museum (2.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Compton Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Nearby, you’ll find Robin Hood Inn (within half a mile north-east)
How we work
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
How to prepare
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Warn neighbours if needed
Ask for a quote
Each job is priced individually. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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What happens next
Covered coatings should be recorded.
To avoid problems in future:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Photos help us quote
Things not to do
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
What’s included, and what is not
So you know what to expect:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials in Rowlands Castle
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
Doing it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Towns and villages near Rowlands Castle
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Questions from Rowlands Castle
Do textured ceilings in Rowlands Castle homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do you cover Rowlands Castle from London?
Rowlands Castle is about 57 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. You’ll get available dates with the quote.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
Can I just skim over it?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
For businesses and landlords in Rowlands Castle
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Rowlands Castle must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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