Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in West Wellow
Any pre-2000 building in West Wellow may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers Artex removal, with testing first.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings coming down
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Artex removal for West Wellow properties
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. Whether it’s textured walls before a refit and coatings scraped during DIY, we deal with Artex ceilings, coated ceiling roses and textured walls and more.
Rural homes near West Wellow have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We only recommend work that is needed, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Where
- West Wellow (SO51)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
Our quotes take into account:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How much there is
- Material and condition
- Licensed or non-licensed
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Labels, if any
- A picture of the whole area
- Approximate dimensions
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Can I do it myself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Typical Artex jobs in West Wellow
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, which can make them crumble.
These are some of the things we deal with in West Wellow:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings before plastering
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Romsey station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, clearly stated
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- What category of work it is
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
West Wellow: your questions answered
Do textured ceilings in West Wellow homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you cover West Wellow and the area around Romsey station?
Yes, we cover West Wellow and the area towards Romsey station, about 4.2 miles east.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
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, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
West Wellow properties and textured coatings
West Wellow is about 5 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. If your Artex job is in West Wellow, let us know about access when you get in touch. We work in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in West Wellow, near Church of St Margaret or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. A school like Wellow School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. West Wellow is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
For Artex jobs in SO51, just send the postcode and a few photos. Streets in the area include Wheatears Drive, Gazing Lane and Reeves Close, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Close by, we cover Canada (1 mile south), East Wellow (1 mile south-east), Blackhill (1 mile south-east), Plaitford Green (1 mile north) and The Frenches (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (5 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east), Hedge End (13 miles east) and Lymington (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
- Schools near West Wellow include Embley (2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Rockingham Arms (0.9 miles south)
Which option is right?
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why us?
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Reports and results you can share
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Domestic and commercial work
Take a look at how we price jobs and published price ranges.
What happens next
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Photos help us quote
- Give us room sizes
- Keep pets away
- Clear the rooms before the work
What to avoid
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
A closer look at the materials
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
What we do and don’t cover
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We need the room cleared
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
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What happens
Our team wears protective equipment, and keep the room closed while we work. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- 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
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking and access
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
Get a quote
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Helpful guides
- 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