Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for Soldridge
Worried about asbestos in Soldridge? We provide textured coating testing and removal, explained in plain English.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
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How artex removal works in Soldridge
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Soldridge. Typical materials include coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and textured walls, and people normally contact us about ceilings due for plastering or skimming and ceilings coming down.
Village homes like those in Soldridge have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Soldridge (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Choosing the right option
What are the options for Artex? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is typically better. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why choose us
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Covering London and the South East
- Identify first, remove only when needed
Take a look at how we price jobs or the cost guide.
A closer look at the materials
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Soldridge properties and textured coatings
Soldridge is about 5 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. In Soldridge, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Soldridge to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
For Artex jobs in GU34, just send the postcode and a few photos. Local streets include Upper Soldridge Road, Rookwood Lane and Soldridge Road; we cover every one. Neighbouring places we cover include Medstead (1 mile north-east), Four Marks (1 mile east), South Town (1 mile north), Hattingley (2 miles north) and New Copse (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (11 miles west), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south) and Alton (5 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Alton Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-east) and Barton Castle (2.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Soldridge includes Red Hill.
Prices and what affects them
Our quotes take into account:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The quantity or area
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Licensed or non-licensed
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Helping us quote
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Street parking nearby
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
After the job
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
Keeping things safe:
- Test every different coating
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Keep the results and paperwork
Things not to do
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
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The process
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, and keep the coating damp as we work. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Dig out previous surveys
Get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Common questions in Soldridge
Is asbestos common in Soldridge homes?
If your home in Soldridge was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you come out to small villages like Soldridge?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both are options: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll advise room by room.
Do you cover Soldridge?
Yes. We cover Soldridge and the surrounding area as part of Hampshire. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. Often you can stay in other rooms.
For businesses and landlords in Soldridge
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Should you do it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Good to know
To be clear about the scope:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site