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Artex Removal in Banstead
Artex removal for Banstead: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Need Artex removal in Banstead?
Artex removal in Banstead
If your renovation in Banstead involves textured ceilings, get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. Typical jobs include coatings already disturbed and rented homes refurbished between tenants, including textured walls, coated plasterboard and coated ceiling roses.
Homes in places like Banstead may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so each type needs testing. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Location
- Banstead (SM7)
- County
- Surrey
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For businesses and landlords in Banstead
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- The size of the job
- Parking and access charges
- How much waste there is
- How easy it is to reach
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Visible markings
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- An idea of size
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Doing it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Questions from Banstead
How far is Banstead from London?
Banstead is about 13 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do older homes in Banstead have asbestos?
If your home in Banstead was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is my textured ceiling in Banstead asbestos?
Not necessarily: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Either can work: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will advise room by room.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. To do that, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings typically aren’t licensed.
Good to know
A few things to be aware of:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
Step by step
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. We’ll tell you when we have finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Before we arrive
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Ask for a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Helpful guides
After the job
The surface is left ready for making good.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Photos help us quote
- Give us room sizes
- Each different coating needs testing
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
What to avoid
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Test before the builders arrive.
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Choosing the right option
Testing first can save a lot: a clear result means normal methods. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why us?
- Accredited laboratory results
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Work done to the regulations
- Quotes that spell out the scope
See how we quote and the cost guide.
Banstead properties and textured coatings
Banstead is about 3 miles west of Coulsdon, in Surrey. If your Artex job is in Banstead, let us know about access when you get in touch. Banstead is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
If you are refurbishing a rental near Banstead station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. If your home is one of the older properties in Banstead, near Church of All Saints or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Banstead, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the SM7 postcode area. Whether your property is on High Street, Glenfield Road and Highview Path or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Being close to the A217 and A2022, Banstead is simple for us to get to. For properties just outside Banstead, we cover Woodmansterne (1 mile south-east), Shanklin Village (2 miles north), Chipstead (2 miles south-east), Little Woodcote (2 miles north-east) and Woodcote Green (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Epsom (3 miles west), Horley (10 miles south), Redhill (6 miles south), Ewell (3 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Honeywood Museum (3.2 miles north-east) and Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (2.5 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
- Local schools include Priory Preparatory School (within half a mile west) and The Beacon School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Woolpack pub (within half a mile east)
Towns and villages near Banstead
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site