Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for Wadwick
Artex removal in Wadwick and across Hampshire: removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Landlord refurbishments
Artex removal in Wadwick
Responsibilities for owners
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Artex removal for Wadwick properties
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation, which is why testing first matters in Wadwick. People often contact us about coatings damaged by DIY and rented flats before redecoration, including coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and Artex ceilings.
In a village like Wadwick, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Location
- Wadwick (SP11)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Textured ceilings in Wadwick
Wadwick is about 6 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Wadwick is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. Our area stretches from Wadwick to Reading (21 miles away).
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the SP11 postcode area. For properties just outside Wadwick, we cover Binley (1 mile west), St Mary Bourne (2 miles south-west), Cole Henley (3 miles south-east), Whitchurch (4 miles south-east) and Wells-in-the-Field (4 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (12 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south), Andover (6 miles south-west), Tadley (12 miles north-east), Hyde (14 miles south) and Popley (13 miles east).
Within reach you will find Sidown Hill.
Common questions in Wadwick
Could my house in Wadwick contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Wadwick can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you come out to small villages like Wadwick?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Typically not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
It’s an option for an intact coating: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Don’t sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
The process
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. We’ll tell you when we’ve finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Tell us about parking and access
Get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Weighing up your options
A low price may mean shortcuts. Ask about the method and the waste. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why us?
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
See how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Wadwick
Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.
These come up again and again:
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Loft conversions
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings before plastering
For rented flats close to Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What your quote should include
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What category of work it is
- VAT, clearly stated
Afterwards
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
A few practical points:
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Keep pets out of the work area
Things not to do
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Test before the builders arrive.
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- The quantity or area
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The survey scope
- The category of work
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- Visible markings
- Damaged areas
- A picture of the whole area
- An idea of size
Every job is quoted in writing. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Good to know
So you know what to expect:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials in Wadwick
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
Can I do it myself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site