Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for Wickham Common
Artex removal across Wickham Common, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Textured walls before a refit
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Artex removal for Wickham Common
Artex removal near Wickham Common
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 damaged by leaks, we cover coated ceiling roses, textured walls and Artex ceilings.
In a village like Wickham Common, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Where
- Wickham Common (PO17)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Textured ceilings in Wickham Common
Wickham Common is about 3 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Wickham Common contact us for Artex jobs. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 10 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Wickham Common, near Church of St Nicholas or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. For a school such as Wickham Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the PO17 postcode area. Streets in the area include Southwick Road, Castle Farm Lane and Black Cottage Lane, and Artex removal is available on all of them. If your property is just outside Wickham Common, we also cover Crockerhill (1 mile south-west), Hundred Acres (1 mile north-east), Welborne (1 mile south-west), North Boarhunt (1 mile east) and North Fareham (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-west) and Horndean (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Knowle Hospital (1.6 miles south-west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south). The countryside around Wickham Common includes St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Old House Hotel (1 mile north-west)
What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
What we do and don’t cover
Before you book, note that:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Other materials may need their own approach
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
Towns and villages near Wickham Common
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Can I do it myself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Typical Artex jobs in Wickham Common
Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
For rented flats close to Fareham station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Questions to ask before you book
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What category of work it is
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
For landlords, agents and businesses
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Afterwards
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Photos help us quote
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
Don’ts
Test before the builders arrive.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
How we work
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing, so there is no confusion.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- 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
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Dig out previous surveys
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
Helpful guides
Wickham Common: your questions answered
Do you cover Wickham Common from London?
We cover Wickham Common, about 63 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small villages like Wickham Common?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings normally are not licensed.
How do I get a quote?
Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
Do you work in flats?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
How we price Artex removal
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- Parking and access charges
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How many samples are needed
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- A photo of the whole area
- Labels, if any
- How we’d reach it
- Damaged areas
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site