Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for Sherborne St John
Found something that might be asbestos in Sherborne St John? Our service covers Artex removal, with testing first, with clear advice at each step.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings coming down
Artex removal for Sherborne St John
Artex removal for Sherborne St John properties
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We’ll talk you through the options for your rooms in Sherborne St John. People often contact us about coatings scraped during DIY and rented flats before redecoration, including textured walls, swirl patterns and stipple finishes.
In a village like Sherborne St John, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Where
- Sherborne St John (RG24)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Sherborne St John
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, which can make them crumble.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
If you’re refurbishing flats near Basingstoke station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
What your quote should include
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- The documents you will receive
- Any exclusions
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
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Also in Sherborne St John
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If your business premises in Sherborne St John were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- The quantity or area
- How easy it is to reach
- What the material is and its state
- How many samples are needed
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Sending photos
Helpful photos:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Visible markings
- The parking area
- An overall view
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
How we work
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, with no sanding or dry scraping. The work area is kept clear while we are working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Clear the way to the work area
Getting a price
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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What we do and don’t cover
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- We need the room cleared
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
Textured ceilings in Sherborne St John
Sherborne St John is about 2 miles north of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. For Artex jobs in Sherborne St John, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Sherborne St John is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. You can also see our page for Reading, about 12 miles away.
For a school such as Sherborne St John Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. Older homes across Sherborne St John may have coatings added during past renovations.
Anywhere in RG24, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your property is on Cranes Road, Bourne Field and Church Path or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also cover Rooksdown (1 mile south-west), Winklebury (2 miles south), Basingstoke (2 miles south), Worting (3 miles south-west) and South Ham (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (12 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles east) and Tadley (4 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Basing House (3.1 miles south-east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.1 miles south). Open spaces near Sherborne St John include Daneshill Park Woods.
- Schools near Sherborne St John include Everest Community Academy (0.9 miles south-east)
Which option is right?
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
How we work in Sherborne St John
- Covering London and the South East
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
Take a look at how we price jobs or published price ranges.
After we have finished in Sherborne St John
File the result and the paperwork.
To avoid problems in future:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Photos help us quote
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Avoid these
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Your questions about Artex removal in Sherborne St John
Do you cover Sherborne St John and the area around Basingstoke station?
Yes. Basingstoke station is about 2.1 miles south-east of Sherborne St John, and we cover both.
Is the Artex in my Sherborne St John home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job.
Can I stay at home while you work?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site