Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in Water End
Any pre-2000 building in Water End may contain asbestos. We offer removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Walls before tiling
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Asbestos help in Water End
How artex removal works in Water End
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. Typical materials include stipple finishes, textured walls and swirl patterns, and typical jobs are walls before tiling and ceilings due for plastering or skimming.
Village homes like those in Water End have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Location
- Water End (RG24)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Your options compared
Plastering over it avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why choose us
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Covering London and the South East
- Reports and results you can share
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Read how we quote and published price ranges.
The scope of Artex removal
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
What affects the price in Water End
Every quote reflects:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Travel and parking
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How much there is
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.
Helping us quote
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- An idea of size
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Where we could park
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Also near Water End
What else we do in Water End
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Water End
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
Typical jobs in Water End include:
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Textured walls before a refit
- Loft conversions
- Landlord refurbishments
If your home is one of the older properties in Water End, near St Swithun's church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- VAT, clearly stated
FAQs for Water End
Do you cover Water End from London?
We cover Water End, about 42 miles from central London.
Do you work near Hook station?
Yes, we cover Water End and the area towards Hook station, about 2.1 miles east.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
Do you cover Water End?
Yes, we do: Water End is within the area we cover in Hampshire. Send the postcode and a few photos and we will quote.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both are options: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will advise room by room.
Doing it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Step by step
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Mention any parking restrictions
How to get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Related guides
What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Looking after things afterwards
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Give us room sizes
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Clear the rooms before the work
- File the test result and waste note
Things not to do
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Textured ceilings in Water End
Water End is about 4 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Water End is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. Our area stretches from Water End to Reading (about 12 miles away).
If you are refurbishing flats near Hook station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
We cover Artex jobs across the RG24 postcode area and the streets around it. Nearby, we also cover Andwell (1 mile south-west), Mapledurwell (1 mile south), Old Basing (2 miles west), Wildmoor (2 miles north) and Lychpit (2 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Basingstoke (4 miles west), Farnborough (11 miles east), Fleet (7 miles east), Aldershot (11 miles east), Alton (9 miles south) and Yateley (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Basing House (1.9 miles west) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (4.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Dogmersfield Lake and The Mill Field.
- 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
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note