Surrey · England
Artex Removal for Abinger Hammer
Found something that might be asbestos in Abinger Hammer? Our service covers removal of textured ceilings and walls, with clear advice at each step.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Asbestos help in Abinger Hammer
Artex removal near Abinger Hammer
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. People often contact us about extensions that cut into ceilings and ceilings before skimming, involving coated ceiling roses, textured walls and coated plasterboard.
Rural homes near Abinger Hammer have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Location
- Abinger Hammer (RH5)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Options to consider in Abinger Hammer
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding. Ask about the method and the waste. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why people choose us
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Domestic and commercial work
- Accredited laboratory results
How we work
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. While we work, the area stays out of bounds.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
What affects the price in Abinger Hammer
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- The quantity or area
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The category of work
- Travel and parking
Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- The parking area
- Approximate dimensions
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A photo of the whole area
Send us the address in Abinger Hammer, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
What happens next
Covered coatings should be recorded.
A few practical points:
- Photos help us quote
- Give us room sizes
- Book your plasterer after removal
- File the test result and waste note
Avoid these
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Limits to be aware of
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we see
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
Why people call us in Abinger Hammer
Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
If you are refurbishing flats near Gomshall station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Before you book anyone
- The method and controls
- What is not included
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
Places near Abinger Hammer
Also in Abinger Hammer
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If your business premises in Abinger Hammer were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Artex in Abinger Hammer homes
Abinger Hammer is about 5 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. If your Artex job is in Abinger Hammer, let us know about access when you get in touch. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 6 miles away.
Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 2 miles of Abinger Hammer, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of RH5 and the streets around it. That could mean a property on Guildford Road, Hackhurst Lane and Felday Road. Nearby, we also cover Gomshall (1 mile west), Hoe (1 mile south), Sutton Abinger (1 mile south), Abinger (1 mile south-east) and Shere (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (6 miles west), Woking (9 miles north-west), Camberley (15 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east) and Redhill (12 miles east).
A little further out are St. Luke’s Hospital (5.7 miles west) and Shere Museum (1.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Leith Hill and Combe Bottom.
- Pubs nearby include Abinger Arms (within half a mile north-west)
FAQs for Abinger Hammer
Do you work on properties in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Is the Artex in my Abinger Hammer home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both are options: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll advise room by room.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site