Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for The Frenches
Artex removal across The Frenches, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Walls before tiling
Asbestos help in The Frenches
About our artex removal in The Frenches
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. From coatings damaged by leaks and loft conversions and extensions, we cover coated plasterboard, Artex ceilings and coated ceiling roses.
Village homes like those in The Frenches have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- The Frenches (SO51)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Duty holders and landlords in The Frenches
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
The Frenches properties and textured coatings
The Frenches is about 3 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. If your Artex job is in The Frenches, let us know about access when you get in touch. The Frenches is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We work right across the region, from The Frenches to Southampton (9 miles away).
If you are refurbishing flats near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. If your home is one of the older properties in The Frenches, near Church of All Saints or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Anywhere in SO51, we can help with Artex removal. Neighbouring places we cover include Shootash (1 mile east), Plaitford Green (2 miles west), West Wellow (2 miles south-west), East Wellow (2 miles south) and Blackhill (3 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (6 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (3.4 miles east) and Romsey Extra (3 miles south-east). Open spaces near The Frenches include Copythorne Common.
Your options compared
Plastering over it avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and it remains in place. Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.
Why people choose us
- Records for your files
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Take a look at how we quote or published price ranges.
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We need the room cleared
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials in The Frenches
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
The process
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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What we deal with in The Frenches
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
In older properties, we often see:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings coming down
Non-domestic buildings like Embley should already have records of any textured coatings.
What your quote should include
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What paperwork you get
FAQs for The Frenches
Is asbestos common in The Frenches homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you come out to small villages like The Frenches?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. Often you can stay in other rooms.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Materials we deal with
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Should you do it yourself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
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What affects the price in The Frenches
We base our quote on:
- Disposal costs
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How easy it is to reach
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Sending photos
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Visible markings
- An idea of size
- Street parking nearby
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note