Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Wickham, Hampshire
Need Artex removal in Wickham? We work across Wickham and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Landlord refurbishments
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Artex removal in Wickham
Artex removal near Wickham
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Wickham, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Common materials are swirl patterns, stipple finishes and textured walls, and typical jobs are ceilings due for plastering or skimming and loft conversions.
Homes in places like Wickham may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so test each different coating. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Location
- Wickham (PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Textured ceilings in Wickham
Wickham is about 3 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. We cover Wickham as part of Hampshire, for Artex jobs of every size. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Wickham to Southampton (9 miles away).
A school like Wickham Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. If your home is one of the older properties in Wickham, near Church of St Nicholas or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO17. That could mean a property on The Square, Station Road and Bridge Street or the roads around them, wherever it is in Wickham. Wickham is on the A32 and A334, which makes it simple to get to. Nearby, we also cover Shedfield (1 mile north-west), Shirrell Heath (2 miles north), Kingsmead (2 miles north-east), Woodend (2 miles north-east) and Mislingford (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles north-west), Gosport (7 miles south), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south) and Carron Row Farm Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Wickham include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Old House Hotel (less than half a mile west)
Materials, one by one
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
How it works
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. While we work, the area stays out of bounds.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Before we arrive
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Getting a price
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we will advise.
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How we price Artex removal
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How easy it is to reach
- What the material is and its state
- Travel and parking
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- The parking area
- A close-up from a safe distance
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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More for properties in Wickham
Which option is right?
Plastering over it avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
How we work in Wickham
- Domestic and commercial work
- Clear advice on your options
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Across London and the South East
Take a look at how we quote and published price ranges.
After we have finished in Wickham
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Keep pets away
- Keep the results and paperwork
Don’ts
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Your questions about Artex removal in Wickham
How far is Wickham from London?
Wickham is about 63 miles from central London, well within our area.
Could my house in Wickham contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is usually needed.
How much does Artex removal cost in Wickham?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
For businesses and landlords in Wickham
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Wickham
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so testing is the only way to know.
These come up again and again:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Fareham station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What your quote should include
- How fibres will be kept down
- What category of work it is
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- If the price includes VAT
What’s included, and what isn’t
To be clear about the scope:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials in Wickham
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site