Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for Weeke
Artex removal across Weeke and nearby, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Loft conversions and extensions
Asbestos help in Weeke
Artex removal around Weeke
Weeke is about 1 mile north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Weeke is within our Hampshire area, for Artex jobs of every size. We work in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Weeke to Southampton (about 11 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Winchester station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. In older homes in Weeke, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
For Artex jobs in SO22 and SO23, just send the postcode and a few photos. Local streets include Elm Road, Dean Lane and Links Road; we cover every one. If your property is just outside Weeke, we also cover Harestock (1 mile north), Hyde (1 mile east), Abbotts Barton (1 mile east), Winchester (1 mile south-east) and Littleton (1 mile north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Eastleigh (7 miles south), Andover (12 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south), Hedge End (11 miles south) and Romsey (8 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Winchester Castle (0.9 miles south-east) and Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Museum (0.8 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Nearby schools include Peter Symonds College (0.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Railway Inn (0.6 miles south-east)
How artex removal works in Weeke
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through. Typical jobs include ceilings before downlights go in and flaking textured ceilings, involving swirl patterns, textured walls and Artex ceilings.
In a smaller place like Weeke, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Location
- Weeke (SO22, SO23)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Weeke
Is asbestos common in Weeke homes?
If your home in Weeke was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you cannot tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Weeke and the area around Winchester station?
Yes. Winchester station is about 0.6 miles south-east of Weeke, and we cover both.
Do you work in Weeke?
Yes, we do: Weeke is within the area we cover in Hampshire. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then get advice.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
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How it works
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Getting a price
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Helpful guides
Limits to be aware of
Worth knowing before you book:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- We need the room cleared
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
How we price Artex removal
Quotes vary because of:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Material and condition
- Travel and parking
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Approximate dimensions
- A clear close-up
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- An overall view
Every job is quoted in writing. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Duty holders and landlords in Weeke
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Weeke must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
For managing agents and freeholders in Weeke, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Where asbestos turns up
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings before plastering
- Walls before tiling
For a school such as Weeke Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Questions to ask before booking
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- The method and controls
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
What it might be made of
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which does not change what’s underneath.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Should you do it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
After the job
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
After we have finished:
- Give us room sizes
- Test every different coating
- Clear the rooms before the work
- File the test result and waste note
Don’ts
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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