Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in Winchester
Artex removal in Winchester: removal of textured ceilings and walls. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Need Artex removal in Winchester?
What’s included, and what is not
The usual limits are:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
Artex removal near Winchester
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Winchester, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. Typical jobs include loft conversions and extensions and ceilings due for plastering or skimming, involving coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard.
In a large place like Winchester, textured ceilings are common in homes built or refurbished before 2000, and renovation is when they need testing. We only recommend work that’s needed, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
How we work
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- 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
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Ensure we can get to the area
Getting a price
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Nearby places to Winchester
What else we do in Winchester
What affects the price in Winchester
Our quotes take into account:
- How much there is
- Travel and parking
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How easy it is to reach
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- A rough size or measurement
- An overall view
- Cracks or breaks
- Labels, if any
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Winchester properties and textured coatings
Winchester is in Hampshire. Winchester is within our Hampshire area, whatever the size of the job. We work in 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 10 miles away.
If you are refurbishing a rental near Winchester station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Older homes across Winchester may have coatings added during past renovations.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the SO22, SO23, SO32 and SO21 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Square, Market Street and Market Lane, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Being close to the A31 and A32, Winchester is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Bar End (1 mile south-east), Highcliffe (1 mile east), Hyde (1 mile north), St Cross (1 mile south) and Stanmore (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-west) and Hedge End (10 miles south). Winchester is among the bigger towns we cover in Hampshire, with every kind of building, from homes to workplaces.
Nearby you’ll also find Winchester City Museum (under half a mile north-east) and St John's Rooms And Chapel (within half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Schools near Winchester include Peter Symonds College (0.7 miles north) and Leigh House Hospital (1.5 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Green Man pub (within half a mile north-west)
Choosing the right option
What are the options for Artex? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is generally best. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
How we work in Winchester
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
Take a look at how we quote or the cost guide.
Winchester: your questions answered
How far is Winchester from London?
We cover Winchester, about 61 miles from central London.
Is asbestos common in Winchester homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Winchester can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Is my textured ceiling in Winchester asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings do not contain asbestos. The only way to know is to test a sample.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Can I stay at home while you work?
Usually you can use other rooms: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Winchester
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling releases fibres.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Textured walls before a refit
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings before plastering
For a school such as St Bede Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Comparing quotes
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Whether the job needs notifying
Afterwards
File the result and the paperwork.
Some practical advice:
- Keep pets away
- File the test result and waste note
- Photos help us quote
- Book your plasterer after removal
What to avoid
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Duty holders and landlords in Winchester
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site