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Artex Removal in Abinger
Artex removal in Abinger and across Surrey: removal of textured ceilings and walls, with written paperwork.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings before skimming
Artex removal near Abinger
About our artex removal in Abinger
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. A small sample tells you which you have, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. People often contact us about landlord refurbishments and coatings already disturbed, involving Artex ceilings, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard.
Rural homes near Abinger have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Where
- Abinger (RH5)
- County
- Surrey
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- The survey scope
- Material and condition
- Disposal costs
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- An overall view
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Visible markings
- Cracks or breaks
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Textured ceilings in Abinger
Abinger is about 4 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Homes, landlords and businesses in Abinger contact us for Artex jobs. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 8 miles away.
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Gomshall station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. In older homes in Abinger, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Abinger is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Here we cover the RH5 postcode area. That could mean a property on Raikes Lane, Sutton Lane and Abinger Lane or the roads around them, wherever it is in Abinger. For properties just outside Abinger, we cover Sutton Abinger (1 mile west), Abinger Hammer (1 mile north-west), Hoe (1 mile west), Gomshall (2 miles north-west) and Shere (3 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Guildford (8 miles west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (11 miles east) and Ewell (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Abinger Castle (under half a mile south-east) and Mesolithic Museum (under half a mile south). Open spaces near Abinger include Leith Hill and Combe Bottom.
- Local schools include Hurtwood House (2.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Abinger Hatch Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
What happens next
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Test every different coating
- Give us room sizes
Things not to do
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
What we deal with in Abinger
Many trades want a test result first.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Landlord refurbishments
- Textured walls before a refit
For a school such as Belmont Prep School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- The scope of the job, in writing
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- What category of work it is
Nearby places to Abinger
Other services in Abinger
Responsibilities for owners
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
FAQs for Abinger
How far is Abinger from London?
Abinger is about 24 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
You can, if it’s intact: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Do not sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
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.
Options to consider in Abinger
A low price may mean shortcuts. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why people choose us
- No removal until we know what it is
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Take a look at how we quote or the cost guide.
Good to know
A few things to be aware of:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- 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 before you book.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
Materials we deal with
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
The process
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible and bagged or wrapped. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Before we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell us about parking and access
How to get a quote
You will get a written quote. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
Related guides
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site