Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Stanmore, Hampshire
Artex removal for Stanmore: textured coating testing and removal. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Artex removal for Stanmore
Artex removal in Stanmore
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We will explain which suits your rooms. We often deal with textured walls, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns, and people generally contact us about textured walls before a refit and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed.
In a smaller place like Stanmore, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Where
- Stanmore (SO22, SO23)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
After the job
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Don’ts
Test before the builders arrive.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Stanmore properties and textured coatings
Stanmore is about 1 mile south-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. If your Artex job is in Stanmore, let us know about access. Stanmore is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Stanmore to Southampton (10 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Stanmore Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Winchester station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO22 and SO23. Streets in the area include Fox Lane, Kings Road and Romsey Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Stanmore sits on or near the A3090; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. Other places close to Stanmore we cover include Badger Farm (1 mile south), St Cross (1 mile south-east), Oliver's Battery (1 mile south-west), Winchester (1 mile north-east) and Weeke (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (12 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (5 miles south-west) and Hedge End (10 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Winchester Castle (0.9 miles north-east) and Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (0.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Nearby schools include Kings' School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include White Horse Public House (0.6 miles east)
Nearby places to Stanmore
Other services in Stanmore
Why people call us in Stanmore
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
In older homes in Stanmore, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Questions to ask before booking
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- Whether the job needs notifying
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
What happens
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Ask for a quote
You will get a written quote. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Helpful guides
Common questions in Stanmore
Do you cover Stanmore and the area around Winchester station?
Yes, we cover Stanmore and the area towards Winchester station, about 1.2 miles north-east.
Do you cover Stanmore from London?
We cover Stanmore, about 62 miles from central London.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
How much does Artex removal cost in Stanmore?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote once we know what it contains.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You’ll get available dates with the quote.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is normally needed.
Doing it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
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 typically better. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Why people choose us
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Clear advice on your options
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- Disposal costs
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The survey scope
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- An idea of size
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The parking area
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
For businesses and landlords in Stanmore
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
If you manage or own a block in Stanmore, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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