Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in St Mary Bourne, Hampshire
Found something that might be asbestos in St Mary Bourne? We provide Artex removal, with testing first, explained in plain English.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Landlord refurbishments
Artex removal for St Mary Bourne
Landlords, managing agents and employers
For managing agents and freeholders in St Mary Bourne, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Artex removal in St Mary Bourne
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. Testing a sample tells you, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. From loft conversions and extensions and damaged or cracked coatings, we cover textured walls, swirl patterns and stipple finishes and more.
In a village like St Mary Bourne, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Location
- St Mary Bourne (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Artex in St Mary Bourne homes
St Mary Bourne is about 5 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Properties in St Mary Bourne range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from St Mary Bourne to Reading (about 23 miles away).
In older homes in St Mary Bourne, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. If you’re refurbishing flats near Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Anywhere in SP11, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Spring Hill Lane, Springhill and Bells Meadow; we cover every one. If your property is just outside St Mary Bourne, we also cover Binley (2 miles north), Wadwick (2 miles north-east), Hurstbourne Priors (3 miles south), Cole Henley (3 miles east) and Whitchurch (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south), Andover (5 miles south-west), Tadley (13 miles north-east), Hyde (13 miles south) and Popley (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.9 miles south-west). The countryside around St Mary Bourne includes Sidown Hill and Anton Lakes.
- Pubs nearby include Coronation Arms (under half a mile west)
DIY and asbestos
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
What we do and don’t cover
Before you book, note that:
- We need the room cleared
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
Common questions in St Mary Bourne
Is the Artex in my St Mary Bourne home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
How far is St Mary Bourne from London?
We cover St Mary Bourne, about 59 miles from central London.
Do you cover St Mary Bourne?
Yes, St Mary Bourne is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will advise for each room.
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.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
A closer look at the materials
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Why people call us in St Mary Bourne
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so testing is the only way to know.
People generally contact us about one of these:
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings coming down
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings already disturbed
A school like St Mary Bourne Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
Questions to ask before booking
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- The scope of the job, in writing
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
What affects the price in St Mary Bourne
What drives the price:
- The category of work
- The survey scope
- How easy it is to reach
- Location, parking and any London charges
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The parking area
- Visible markings
- Damaged areas
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Choosing the right option
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why us?
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Records for your files
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
See how we price jobs and published price ranges.
How we work
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and the room stays closed. The work area is kept clear while we are working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Ask for a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site