Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Woodend, Hampshire
Need Artex removal in Woodend? We cover Woodend and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Get a quote for Woodend
How we price Artex removal
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- How many samples are needed
- Access to the area
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Licensed or non-licensed
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- A clear close-up
- An idea of size
- The parking area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
Artex removal for Woodend properties
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry. People often contact us about coatings scraped during DIY and ceilings before skimming, involving Artex ceilings, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard.
In a village like Woodend, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Where
- Woodend (PO17)
- County
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Artex removal around Woodend
Woodend is about 5 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. In Woodend, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Woodend is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 10 miles away.
In older homes in Woodend, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. A school like Swanmore College of Technology should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Here we cover the PO17 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover Kingsmead (1 mile west), Soberton Heath (1 mile east), Mislingford (1 mile north-west), Newtown (1 mile south-east) and Southend (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (9 miles west), Fareham (5 miles south) and Horndean (6 miles east).
A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (3.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Woodend includes St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Local pubs include The Bold Forester Public House (0.6 miles north-east)
More for properties in Woodend
What we deal with in Woodend
Many trades want a test result first.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings before plastering
If you are refurbishing a rental near Botley station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- How fibres will be kept down
- If the price includes VAT
The scope of Artex removal
The usual limits are:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we deal with
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
Doing it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Responsibilities for owners
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
For managing agents and freeholders in Woodend, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
What happens
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible and bagged or wrapped. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there’s no confusion.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Move things out of the way carefully
Ask for a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
After we have finished in Woodend
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, with a consignment note.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Each different coating needs testing
Things not to do
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Test before the builders arrive.
Materials we deal with
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Your questions about Artex removal in Woodend
How far is Woodend from London?
Woodend is about 61 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work near Botley station?
Yes. Botley station is about 4.6 miles west of Woodend, and we cover both.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site