Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for Smannell
Artex removal in Smannell: Artex removal, with testing first. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Loft conversions
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings before plastering
Artex removal in Smannell
How artex removal works in Smannell
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. We often deal with coated plasterboard, stipple finishes and textured walls, and people normally contact us about coatings damaged by DIY and structural work through coated ceilings.
In areas like Smannell, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Location
- Smannell (SP11)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Smannell
How far is Smannell from London?
We cover Smannell, about 61 miles from central London.
Do you cover Smannell and the area around Andover station?
Yes. Andover station is about 2.5 miles south-west of Smannell, and we cover both.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. To do that, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional.
Do you cover Smannell?
We do: Smannell is within the area we cover in Hampshire. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
Places near Smannell
After we have finished in Smannell
Share the paperwork with your trades.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Test every different coating
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep pets out of the work area
Things not to do
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Smannell
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Ceilings before skimming
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
If your home is one of the older properties in Smannell, near Christ Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Questions to ask before booking
- How fibres will be kept down
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Can I do it myself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
How we work
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Let us know where we can park
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Choosing the right option
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Why us?
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Domestic and commercial work
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Read how we quote and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The quantity or area
- Travel and parking
- Waste quantity and disposal
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Sending photos
Photos often save us a visit:
- A photo of the whole area
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Visible markings
- Where we could park
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
What we do and do not cover
The usual limits are:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- 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
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials in Smannell
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
Artex in Smannell homes
Smannell is about 2 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Smannell, just send the postcode. Smannell is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Smannell to Southampton (about 22 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Andover station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. A school like Smannell and Enham Church of England (Aided) Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11. Whether your property is on Stoke Road and Smannell Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Neighbouring places we cover include Little London (1 mile north), Finkley (1 mile south-east), Enham Alamein (1 mile west), Upper Enham (1 mile north-west) and East Anton (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east) and Kempshott (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Finkley Down Farm Museum (1.2 miles south) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Smannell includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Nearby schools include Winton Community Academy (2.1 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Oak pub (less than half a mile south-west)
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which does not change what’s underneath.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site