Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for Wells-in-the-Field
Found something that might be asbestos in Wells-in-the-Field? Our service covers Artex removal, with testing first, with clear advice at each step.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Landlord refurbishments
Asbestos help in Wells-in-the-Field
About our artex removal in Wells-in-the-Field
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. People often contact us about rented homes refurbished between tenants and loft conversions and extensions, involving coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and textured walls.
In a village like Wells-in-the-Field, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Where
- Wells-in-the-Field (RG28)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Clear the way to the work area
Get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Helpful guides
After we’ve finished in Wells-in-the-Field
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
After we have finished:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Give us room sizes
- Keep pets away
- Test every different coating
Avoid these
Test before the builders arrive.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- The category of work
- How easy it is to reach
- The quantity or area
- Waste quantity and disposal
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A rough size or measurement
- An overall view
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Options to consider in Wells-in-the-Field
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Why us?
- Clear advice on your options
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Work done to the regulations
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Read how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Why people call us in Wells-in-the-Field
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, which can make them crumble.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings coming down
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Landlord refurbishments
Non-domestic buildings like Whitchurch Church of England Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- What is not included
- If the price includes VAT
- Which areas and materials are covered
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Towns and villages near Wells-in-the-Field
Also in Wells-in-the-Field
Wells-in-the-Field properties and textured coatings
Wells-in-the-Field is about 7 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. In Wells-in-the-Field, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 21 miles away.
If you’re refurbishing flats near Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. If your home is one of the older properties in Wells-in-the-Field, near St Nicholas' Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Wherever your property is in RG28, Artex removal is available. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Priory Lane and London Road. We also carry out Artex jobs in Freefolk (1 mile east), Whitchurch (1 mile west), Cole Henley (2 miles north), Firgo (2 miles south-west) and Hurstbourne Priors (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (7 miles west), Tadley (11 miles north-east), Hyde (11 miles south) and Popley (11 miles east).
- Schools near Wells-in-the-Field include Testbourne Community School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Railway Hotel (1 mile west)
Wells-in-the-Field questions
Do you cover small places like Wells-in-the-Field?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you work near Whitchurch (Hampshire) station?
Yes. Whitchurch (Hampshire) station is about 1.1 miles west of Wells-in-the-Field, and we cover both.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
Typically you can use other rooms: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Is my textured ceiling in Wells-in-the-Field asbestos?
Not necessarily: many coatings are asbestos-free. A sample test tells you which you have.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both work; it depends on the room. We will advise for each room.
Can I just skim over it?
You can, if it’s intact: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Don’t sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site