Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for Thedden
Artex removal in Thedden, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Textured walls before a refit
Asbestos help in Thedden
Options to consider in Thedden
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Why choose us
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
See how we quote and the cost guide.
About our artex removal in Thedden
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. Whether it’s ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and damaged or cracked coatings, we deal with Artex ceilings, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard and more.
In areas like Thedden, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Area
- Thedden (GU34)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Thedden properties and textured coatings
Thedden is about 2 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. In Thedden, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 21 miles away.
Older homes across Thedden may have coatings added during past renovations. If you are refurbishing a rental near Alton station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
We cover Artex jobs across GU34. We also carry out Artex jobs in Beech (1 mile south-east), Wivelrod (1 mile south-west), Bentworth (1 mile north-west), Holt End (1 mile west) and New Copse (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Alton Community Hospital (1.6 miles east) and Barton Castle (3.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include King's Hill.
FAQs for Thedden
Could my house in Thedden contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover small places like Thedden?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Can I just skim over it?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but do not sand it first, and record that it’s there.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings normally are not licensed.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
How it works
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked before the seals come down. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Tell us about parking and access
- Warn neighbours if needed
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Related guides
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
After the job
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
A few practical points:
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Give us room sizes
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Test every different coating
Avoid these
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials in Thedden
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- How much there is
- What the material is and its state
- Disposal costs
- Travel and parking
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- A picture of the whole area
- The parking area
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Labels, if any
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Should you do it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
More for properties in Thedden
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site