Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for Winchfield Hurst
Artex removal for properties in Winchfield Hurst and Hampshire: removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Flaking textured ceilings
Artex removal for Winchfield Hurst
Common questions in Winchfield Hurst
Do you come out to small villages like Winchfield Hurst?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
How far is Winchfield Hurst from London?
We cover Winchfield Hurst, about 37 miles from central London.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Can I just skim over it?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Artex removal near Winchfield Hurst
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. Typical materials include coated plasterboard, textured walls and coated ceiling roses, and people generally contact us about coatings damaged by DIY and rented homes refurbished between tenants.
Village homes like those in Winchfield Hurst have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Location
- Winchfield Hurst (RG27)
- County
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords, agents and businesses
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.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Typical Artex jobs in Winchfield Hurst
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
These come up again and again:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
For rented flats close to Winchfield station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Comparing quotes
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The method and controls
- VAT, clearly stated
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
What we do and don’t cover
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
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Artex removal around Winchfield Hurst
Winchfield Hurst is about 2 miles west of Fleet, in Hampshire. Winchfield Hurst is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Winchfield Hurst to Reading (about 12 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Dogmersfield Church of England Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. Older homes across Winchfield Hurst may have coatings added during past renovations.
Artex jobs anywhere in RG27 start with the postcode and some photos. Your property could be on Taplin's Farm Lane and The Hurst or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cover Dogmersfield (1 mile south-east), Crookham Village (1 mile south-east), Elvetham (1 mile north-east), Elvetham Heath (2 miles north-east) and Fleet (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles west), Farnborough (5 miles east), Aldershot (6 miles south-east), Alton (10 miles south-west), Yateley (5 miles north-east) and Tadley (12 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Odiham Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Hart Shopping Centre (2 miles east). Within reach you will find Dogmersfield Lake and Tundry Hill.
- Nearby schools include Calthorpe Park School (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Barley Mow pub (within half a mile south)
Can I do it myself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Looking after things afterwards
File the result and the paperwork.
Some practical advice:
- Keep pets away
- Test every different coating
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Empty the rooms in advance
What to avoid
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Step by step
Our team wears protective equipment, and keep the room closed while we work. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
Get a quote
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
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What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- The category of work
- How much waste there is
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The type of material and its condition
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Helping us quote
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Visible markings
- The access route
- An idea of size
Every job is quoted in writing. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
Choosing the right option
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and it remains in place. A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What you get
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Domestic and commercial work
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Take a look at how we quote and published price ranges.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site