Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Upper Farringdon, Hampshire
Artex removal in Upper Farringdon, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
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Artex removal in Upper Farringdon
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. Whether it’s ceilings before skimming and rented homes refurbished between tenants, we deal with Artex ceilings, stipple finishes and textured walls.
Village homes like those in Upper Farringdon have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Where
- Upper Farringdon (GU34)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
If your business premises in Upper Farringdon were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Your questions about Artex removal in Upper Farringdon
Do you work near Alton station?
Yes, we cover Upper Farringdon and the area towards Alton station, about 2.8 miles north.
Do you work on properties in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
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.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Good to know
Before booking, note that:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Looking after things afterwards
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Test every different coating
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep pets out of the work area
Avoid these
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Test before the builders arrive.
Where asbestos turns up
Older coatings are often painted over many times, so age is hard to judge.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Rented flats before redecoration
If you are refurbishing flats near Alton station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Comparing quotes
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Whether VAT is included
- The documents you will receive
Options to consider in Upper Farringdon
Test, leave, cover or remove? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is typically better. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Why us?
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Accredited laboratory results
- Records for your files
- Houses, flats and business premises
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
What affects the price in Upper Farringdon
The cost depends on:
- Parking and access charges
- Material and condition
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The quantity or area
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Sending photos
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- An idea of size
You’ll get a written quote. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
How we work
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there’s no confusion.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
How to prepare
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let us know where we can park
- Warn neighbours if needed
Ask for a quote
Send us the address in Upper Farringdon, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
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Upper Farringdon properties and textured coatings
Upper Farringdon is about 3 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. If your Artex job is in Upper Farringdon, let us know about access when you get in touch. We work in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
In older homes in Upper Farringdon, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Upper Farringdon is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Wherever your property is in GU34, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Church Road, Crows Lane and Gaston Lane, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Other places close to Upper Farringdon we cover include Farringdon (1 mile south-west), Lower Farringdon (1 mile west), Chawton (2 miles north), Hartley Mauditt (2 miles east) and Alton (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (8 miles south).
A little further out are The Romany Museum (2.1 miles south-east) and Alton Community Hospital (1.9 miles north). Open spaces near Upper Farringdon include Selborne Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Rose and Crown Inn (within half a mile south)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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