Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for Shipton Bellinger
Buildings in Shipton Bellinger built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer textured coating testing and removal.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings before skimming
Need Artex removal in Shipton Bellinger?
Afterwards
File the result and the paperwork.
Once we are done:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Empty the rooms in advance
- File the test result and waste note
- Plan around the closed rooms
Avoid these
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.
Artex removal in Shipton Bellinger
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. Whether it’s coatings in the way of electrical work and landlord refurbishments, we deal with coated plasterboard, stipple finishes and textured walls.
Rural homes near Shipton Bellinger have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Shipton Bellinger (SP9)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials, one by one
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Weighing up your options
Plastering over it avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and it remains in place. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why choose us
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Accredited laboratory results
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Why people call us in Shipton Bellinger
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
People generally contact us about one of these:
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Walls before tiling
For a school such as Shipton Bellinger Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which areas and materials are covered
- The documents you’ll receive
- Whether the job needs notifying
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
Shipton Bellinger questions
Do you cover small places like Shipton Bellinger?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Is asbestos common in Shipton Bellinger homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Can I just skim over it?
It’s an option for an intact coating: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
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What happens
We bag and label the waste as we work, for disposal at a permitted site. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Before we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Clear the way to the work area
Get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will recommend the right option.
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The scope of Artex removal
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
Artex in Shipton Bellinger homes
Shipton Bellinger is in Hampshire. Anywhere in Shipton Bellinger, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. Shipton Bellinger is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 23 miles away.
Older homes across Shipton Bellinger may have coatings added during past renovations. For rented flats close to Grateley station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP9, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. From High Street, Gardeners Green and Hedges Close or a nearby road, the process is the same. Other places close to Shipton Bellinger we cover include Tidworth (2 miles north), Perham Down (3 miles north-east), Kimpton (3 miles east), Great Shoddesden (4 miles north-east) and Ludgershall (4 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Andover (8 miles east), Whitchurch (15 miles east), East Anton (9 miles east), Picket Piece (10 miles east), Picket Twenty (10 miles east) and Finkley Down (10 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Ludgershall Castle (4.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Shipton Bellinger include Beacon Hill and Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Shipton Bellinger include The Wellington Academy (2.3 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Boot Inn (less than half a mile east)
What affects the price in Shipton Bellinger
What changes the cost:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Parking and access charges
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The quantity or area
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- Street parking nearby
- Visible markings
- An overall view
- An idea of size
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site