Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in South Town
Artex removal in South Town, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings before plastering
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Artex removal in South Town
Artex removal for South Town properties
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through. Typical jobs include ceilings due for plastering or skimming and textured walls before a refit, including textured walls, swirl patterns and stipple finishes.
Rural homes near South Town have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Area
- South Town (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about Artex removal in South Town
How far is South Town from London?
South Town is about 49 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you cover small places like South Town?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings usually are not licensed.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings do not contain asbestos. A test will tell you.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
Why people call us in South Town
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings already disturbed
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
Non-domestic buildings like Medstead Church of England Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings.
Comparing quotes
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
What we do and don’t cover
A few things to be aware of:
- We need the room cleared
- Other materials may need their own approach
- 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.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
How we price Artex removal
When we quote, we look at:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The type of material and its condition
- How much waste there is
- Travel and parking
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Sending photos
For a quick quote, include:
- A rough size or measurement
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Doing it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
The process
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Tell us about parking and access
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Artex removal around South Town
South Town is about 4 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. If your Artex job is in South Town, let us know about access when you get in touch. South Town is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Older homes across South Town may have coatings added during past renovations. For rented flats close to Alton station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Anywhere in GU34, Artex removal is available. From High Street, Church Lane and Green Stile or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Close by, we cover New Copse (1 mile north), Hattingley (1 mile west), Medstead (1 mile south-east), Soldridge (1 mile south) and Holt End (1 mile north). We also cover nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles south), Alton (4 miles east) and Petersfield (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Barton Castle (2.2 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (3.4 miles east). The countryside around South Town includes King's Hill.
More for properties in South Town
Weighing up your options
What are the options for Artex? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is normally better. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why choose us
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Identify first, remove only when needed
Take a look at how we price jobs and our cost guide.
After we have finished in South Town
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
Some practical advice:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
What to avoid
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you manage or own a block in South Town, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site