Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Upper Kingston, Hampshire
Need Artex removal in Upper Kingston? We cover Upper Kingston and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings before skimming
- Ceilings coming down
Need Artex removal in Upper Kingston?
How artex removal works in Upper Kingston
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We will talk you through the options for your rooms in Upper Kingston. Typical jobs include rented flats before redecoration and loft conversions and extensions, involving coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and Artex ceilings.
Rural homes near Upper Kingston have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Where
- Upper Kingston (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Your options compared
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why people choose us
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Across London and the South East
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
See how we quote and our cost guide.
Upper Kingston properties and textured coatings
Upper Kingston is in Hampshire. In Upper Kingston, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Older homes across Upper Kingston may have coatings added during past renovations. Parts of the New Forest National Park are within about 4 miles of Upper Kingston; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Here we cover the BH24 postcode area. Other places close to Upper Kingston we cover include Crow (1 mile east), Hightown (1 mile north-east), Bagnum (1 mile south-east), Ringwood (1 mile north) and Poulner (1 mile north). We also cover nearby towns such as Totton (13 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), New Milton (7 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east), Marchwood (15 miles east) and Ashley (7 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Leonard's Hospital (3.8 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Local schools include Ringwood School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Elm Tree Inn (0.8 miles north)
Other services in Upper Kingston
What we deal with in Upper Kingston
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so a textured ceiling isn’t automatically asbestos.
In older properties, we often see:
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings coming down
- Landlord refurbishments
For a school such as Ringwood Junior School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Before booking anyone
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- How fibres will be kept down
What we do and don’t cover
So you know what to expect:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
Upper Kingston: your questions answered
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Is the Artex in my Upper Kingston home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. You will get available dates with the quote.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Do you work in flats?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then get advice.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Should you do it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
After we have finished in Upper Kingston
The surface is left ready for making good.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Photos help us quote
- Keep pets out of the work area
Don’ts
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Test before the builders arrive.
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
The process
We bag and label the waste as we work, for disposal at a permitted site. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
Ask for a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will advise.
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Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- How many samples are needed
- The size of the job
- The category of work
- What the material is and its state
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Approximate dimensions
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- How we’d reach it
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site