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Artex Removal for Barwell
Any pre-2000 building in Barwell may contain asbestos. We offer testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Asbestos help in Barwell
Should you do it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
How artex removal works in Barwell
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation. Common materials are coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings, and typical jobs are coatings already disturbed and ceilings before downlights go in.
In flats and houses around Barwell, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, often painted over many times. We only recommend work that is needed.
- Where
- Barwell (KT9, KT10)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Artex in Barwell homes
Barwell is about 2 miles south-east of Esher, in Greater London. We work across Barwell and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 13 miles away.
For a school such as Ellingham Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. For rented flats close to Chessington South station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Barwell, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Here we cover the KT9 and KT10 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. That could mean a property on Barwell Lane, Stevens' Lane and Hill View Road. Other places close to Barwell we cover include Claygate (1 mile north-west), Hook (1 mile north-east), Malden Rushett (1 mile south), Hinchley Wood (2 miles north-west) and Ditton Hill (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover London (14 miles north-east), City of Westminster (13 miles north-east), Marylebone (13 miles north-east), Kensington (11 miles north-east), St Pancras (15 miles north-east) and Hampstead (15 miles north-east).
Barwell is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Well-known places in the area include Chessington Castle Hill (1.2 miles east) and The Ashley Centre (2.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Barwell includes The Lake and Jubilee Wood.
- Local schools include Chessington Community College (0.5 miles east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.7 miles north-east)
Responsibilities for owners
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Options to consider in Barwell
Plastering over it avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it smooth first, and it remains in place. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why choose us
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Across London and the South East
Take a look at how we price jobs and published price ranges.
After the job
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- File the test result and waste note
- Each different coating needs testing
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Send photos of the coatings
Don’ts
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
The scope of Artex removal
A few things to be aware of:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
Also near Barwell
What else we do in Barwell
Barwell questions
Do you work in Barwell despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Is asbestos common in Barwell homes?
If your home in Barwell was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Can I stay at home while you work?
Typically you can use other rooms: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
What it costs
Our quotes take into account:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- What the material is and its state
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The category of work
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Photos that help
When you send photos, these help most:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Where we could park
- A clear close-up
- An idea of size
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
The process
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
Related guides
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site