Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Stoke, Hampshire
Buildings in Stoke built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Artex removal in Stoke
How artex removal works in Stoke
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. Common materials are coated plasterboard, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes, and typical jobs are walls before tiling and loft conversions and extensions.
Rural homes near Stoke have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Where
- Stoke (SP11)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- How much there is
- What the material is and its state
- Disposal costs
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Sending photos
Helpful photos:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Cracks or breaks
- The parking area
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
You’ll get a written quote. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
What we deal with in Stoke
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
These come up again and again:
- Ceilings coming down
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
A school like St Mary Bourne Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Before booking anyone
- Which areas and materials are covered
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What category of work it is
- Whether VAT is included
Artex in Stoke homes
Stoke is about 5 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Stoke, just send the postcode. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. Our area stretches from Stoke to Reading (about 23 miles away).
If you are refurbishing flats near Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Artex jobs anywhere in SP11 start with the postcode and some photos. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Chapel Lane, Crabtree Lane and Stoke Hill, wherever it is in Stoke. Neighbouring places we cover include Hurstbourne Tarrant (2 miles north-west), Little London (2 miles south-west), Ibthorpe (2 miles north-west), Smannell (2 miles south-west) and Upper Enham (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Basingstoke (14 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south), Andover (5 miles south-west), Tadley (14 miles north-east), Hyde (14 miles south) and Popley (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.6 miles south-west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Stoke includes Anton Lakes and Sidown Hill.
- Nearby, you will find White Hart pub (under half a mile east)
What happens
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and the room stays closed. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Ask for 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
Duty holders and landlords in Stoke
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
If you run a business from older premises in Stoke, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Nearby places to Stoke
What else we do in Stoke
Doing 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.
Your options compared
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
What you get
- Records for your files
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Domestic and commercial work
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Read how we quote and the cost guide.
Limits to be aware of
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Other materials may need their own approach
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
Stoke questions
Do you come out to small villages like Stoke?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
How far is Stoke from London?
Stoke is about 60 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site