Hampshire · England
Asbestos removal and surveys in GU32
Asbestos removal and surveys across GU32, from East Meon, Sheet and West Meon. For houses, rented property and workplaces.
Asbestos help in GU32
Where we work in GU32
- East Meon
- Sheet
- West Meon
- Stroud
- High Cross
- Langrish
- Weston
- Froxfield Green
- Steep
- Drayton
- Ramsdean
- Steep Marsh
- Petersfield
- Oakshott
What we do in GU32
- Garage roof removal
- Artex removal
- Asbestos testing
- Asbestos surveys
- Asbestos removal
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Send us photos and the postcode for a quote: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Artex removal in GU32: what to expect
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in GU32, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Typical materials include coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and stipple finishes, and typical jobs are rented flats before redecoration and loft conversions.
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible and bagged or wrapped.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and 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
Prices in GU32
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why people choose us
- Clear advice on your options
- Records for your files
- Accredited laboratory results
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
Ask for a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
What’s near East Meon
Around East Meon, we work at homes and buildings near East Meon Church of England Controlled Primary School, The George Inn and Church of All Saints, among other places. The nearest railway station is Petersfield station, about 4.1 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Clanfield Earthwork (3.9 miles south-east) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4 miles east). The countryside around East Meon includes Pidham Hill and Shutts Copse.
Textured ceilings across GU32
In GU32, renovation is when textured ceilings get noticed, in Petersfield, East Meon and Sheet and smaller places alike. The South Downs National Park is within easy reach of places across GU32, where rural and farm buildings with cement roofs are common.
East Meon: A school like East Meon Church of England Controlled Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. If your home is one of the older properties in East Meon, near Church of All Saints or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Travel and parking
- The quantity or area
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Photos that help
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The access route
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
DIY and asbestos
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Good to know
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- We need the room cleared
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Other materials may need their own approach
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in GU32, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Questions from GU32
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll explain the options.
How much does Artex removal cost in GU32?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote once we know what it contains.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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