Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Viables, Hampshire
Need Artex removal in Viables? We cover Viables and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings already disturbed
- Loft conversions and extensions
Asbestos help in Viables
Artex removal in Viables
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. Testing a sample tells you, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. From extensions that cut into ceilings and coatings already disturbed, we deal with coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard.
In Viables, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so each type needs testing. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Viables (RG21, RG22, RG25)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What’s included, and what is not
What’s in and what’s out:
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
FAQs for Viables
Do you cover Viables and the area around Basingstoke station?
Yes, we cover Viables and the area towards Basingstoke station, about 1.3 miles north.
Do textured ceilings in Viables homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. To do that, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll explain the options.
Step by step
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Ask for a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Related guides
Options to consider in Viables
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why people choose us
- Reports and results you can share
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Accredited laboratory results
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Read how we quote and the cost guide.
Viables properties and textured coatings
Viables is about 1 mile south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Wherever your property is in Viables, tell us the postcode and what you need. Viables is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 miles away.
For a school such as St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. In older homes in Viables, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Anywhere in RG21, RG22 and RG25, Artex removal is available. Whether your property is on Grove Road, Porter Road and Morley Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. We also carry out Artex jobs in Cliddesden (1 mile south), Eastrop (1 mile north), Oakridge (1 mile north), Lychpit (2 miles north-east) and Old Basing (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Farnborough (14 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (14 miles east), Alton (8 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Willis Museum (0.9 miles north) and Festival Place (1.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include The Mill Field and Farleigh Hill.
- Local schools include Queen Mary's College (less than half a mile north) and The Costello School (0.9 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Jolly Farmer Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
How we price Artex removal
When we quote, we look at:
- How much there is
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How easy it is to reach
- Travel and parking
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Approximate dimensions
- Cracks or breaks
- An overall view
- A close-up from a safe distance
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
After the job
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, and you get the paperwork.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Things not to do
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Materials, one by one
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Towns and villages near Viables
Other services in Viables
Doing it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Viables must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note