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Artex Removal in Woolmer
Artex removal in Woolmer and across Hampshire: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings coming down
Asbestos help in Woolmer
Artex removal for Woolmer properties
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through, which is why testing first matters in Woolmer. People often contact us about landlord refurbishments and coatings already disturbed, including textured walls, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns.
In areas like Woolmer, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need.
- Where
- Woolmer (GU33)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Woolmer properties and textured coatings
Woolmer is about 2 miles south of Bordon, in Hampshire. We work across Woolmer and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Woolmer is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 17 miles away.
If you are refurbishing flats near Liss station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. For a school such as St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 7 miles of Woolmer; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Wherever your property is in GU33, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Benhams Lane and Petersfield Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. We also carry out Artex jobs in Greatham (1 mile south), Blackmoor (1 mile north-west), Longmoor (1 mile south-east), Weavers Down (2 miles east) and Liss Forest (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Farnborough (15 miles north), Fleet (13 miles north), Horndean (13 miles south-west), Aldershot (12 miles north-east), Alton (6 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (1.7 miles north-east) and The Romany Museum (2.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Deadwater Valley and Selborne Hill.
- Local schools include Mill Chase Academy (2.4 miles north-east)
Common questions in Woolmer
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
How far is Woolmer from London?
We cover Woolmer, about 44 miles from central London.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
You can, if it’s intact: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Do not sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
Your options compared
Test, leave, cover or remove? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is usually best. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
How we work in Woolmer
- Clear advice on your options
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Reports and results you can share
- Domestic and commercial work
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
Should you do it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
The process
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- 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
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Afterwards
The surface is left ready for making good.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep pets away
- Give us room sizes
What to avoid
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
The scope of Artex removal
Worth knowing before you book:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials in Woolmer
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Woolmer
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
These are some of the things we deal with in Woolmer:
- Ceilings before skimming
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings coming down
Older homes across Woolmer may have coatings added during past renovations.
Before you book anyone
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site