Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in Upper Clatford
Any pre-2000 building in Upper Clatford may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings coming down
Need Artex removal in Upper Clatford?
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Artex removal near Upper Clatford
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We will explain which suits your rooms. From rented homes refurbished between tenants and coatings scraped during DIY, we cover stipple finishes, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings.
Rural homes near Upper Clatford have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Area
- Upper Clatford (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords, agents and businesses
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
If your business premises in Upper Clatford were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
What it costs
Every quote reflects:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How much there is
- Parking and access charges
- What the material is and its state
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Helping us quote
Photos often save us a visit:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Damaged areas
- The access route
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Your options compared
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why people choose us
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Domestic and commercial work
- Clear advice on your options
- Work done to the regulations
Take a look at how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Upper Clatford properties and textured coatings
Upper Clatford is about 1 mile south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We work across Upper Clatford and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Upper Clatford is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Upper Clatford to Southampton (about 20 miles away).
For rented flats close to Andover station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Older homes across Upper Clatford may have coatings added during past renovations.
Artex jobs anywhere in SP11 start with the postcode and some photos. Streets in the area include Sam Whites Hill, Valley Rise and Above Town, and Artex removal is available on all of them. If your property is just outside Upper Clatford, we also cover Goodworth Clatford (1 mile south), Wherwell Wood (2 miles south-east), Wherwell (3 miles south-east), Cottonworth (3 miles south-east) and Fullerton (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Winchester (12 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (8 miles north-west) and Weeke (11 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Andover Museum (1.5 miles north-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (1.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Schools near Upper Clatford include John Hanson Community School (0.9 miles north)
Places near Upper Clatford
More for properties in Upper Clatford
What’s included, and what is not
Worth knowing before booking:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- We need the room cleared
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
Common questions in Upper Clatford
Do you cover small places like Upper Clatford?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is the Artex in my Upper Clatford home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. You’ll get available dates with the quote.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
Do you work in Upper Clatford?
Yes, we do: our area includes Upper Clatford and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description and we will quote.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
How it works
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked before the seals come down. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
How to prepare
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
Ask for a quote
You will get a written quote. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
Helpful guides
What happens next
File the result and the paperwork.
After we’ve finished:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Send photos of the coatings
Things not to do
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
What we deal with in Upper Clatford
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings already disturbed
- Flaking textured ceilings
A school like Balksbury Junior School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- The method and controls
- Suitable insurance for the work
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note