Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Thruxton, Hampshire
Worried about asbestos in Thruxton? We provide testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, explained in plain English.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
Get a quote for Thruxton
Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
About our artex removal in Thruxton
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Thruxton. We often deal with textured walls, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes, and people typically contact us about walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and coatings already disturbed.
In areas like Thruxton, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Area
- Thruxton (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What’s included, and what is not
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Where asbestos turns up
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings already disturbed
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings before downlights go in
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Grateley station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- VAT, clearly stated
- Suitable insurance for the work
For businesses and landlords in Thruxton
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- The survey scope
- The size of the job
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The category of work
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- The access route
- Visible markings
- Street parking nearby
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Your questions about Artex removal in Thruxton
Do older homes in Thruxton have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Thruxton may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Grateley station?
Yes. Grateley station is about 3.2 miles south-west of Thruxton, and we cover both.
Do you work in Thruxton?
Yes, we do: our area includes Thruxton and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
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 typically needed.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We will give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Only once you know it’s clear. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Towns and villages near Thruxton
Other services in Thruxton
How we work
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, with no sanding or dry scraping. We’ll tell you when we have finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Warn neighbours if needed
How to get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Looking after things afterwards
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
A few practical points:
- Test every different coating
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Keep pets out of the work area
- File the test result and waste note
Things not to do
Test before the builders arrive.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Textured ceilings in Thruxton
Thruxton is about 4 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Thruxton contact us for Artex jobs. We work in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 22 miles away.
A school like Amport Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. If your home is one of the older properties in Thruxton, near Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Artex jobs anywhere in SP11 start with the postcode and some photos. Whether your property is on Lambourne Way, Lambourne Close and Stanbury Close or a nearby road, we can help. If your property is just outside Thruxton, we also cover Mullenspond (1 mile east), East Cholderton (1 mile south-east), Fyfield (1 mile north), Weyhill (1 mile north-east) and Appleshaw (2 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Andover (4 miles east), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (4 miles north-west), Weeke (14 miles south-east), Stanmore (15 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.9 miles east) and Ludgershall Castle (3.8 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Anton Lakes and Quarley Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The George Inn (under half a mile south-east)
- 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