Surrey · England
Artex Removal for Bellfields
Found something that might be asbestos in Bellfields? Our service covers removal of textured ceilings and walls, with clear advice at each step.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Landlord refurbishments
Artex removal for Bellfields
Artex removal near Bellfields
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. A small sample tells you which you have, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. Typical jobs include coatings damaged by DIY and extensions that cut into ceilings, including swirl patterns, stipple finishes and Artex ceilings.
Homes in areas like Bellfields may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so each type needs testing. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Area
- Bellfields (GU1, GU2, GU3)
- County
- Surrey
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What it might be made of
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
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Bellfields properties and textured coatings
Bellfields is about 1 mile north of Guildford, in Surrey. We work across Bellfields and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Bellfields is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
In older homes in Bellfields, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. If you’re refurbishing flats near London Road (Guildford) station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Bellfields is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Artex jobs anywhere in GU1, GU2 and GU3 start with the postcode and some photos. From Lock Road, Manor Road and South Road or a nearby road, we can help. With the A3 and A320 close by, Bellfields is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Bellfields we cover include Guildford (1 mile south), Stoughton (1 mile west), Jacobs Well (1 mile north-east), Westborough (1 mile south-west) and Abbotswood (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Woking (4 miles north), Camberley (8 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (12 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Guildford Castle (1.5 miles south) and Guildford Cathedral Treasury (1.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Pewley Hill and Pewley Down.
- Schools near Bellfields include Christ's College (within half a mile north-west) and Weyfield Academy (within half a mile east)
- Local pubs include Wooden Bridge pub (0.5 miles south-west)
Typical Artex jobs in Bellfields
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
In older properties, we often see:
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Textured walls before a refit
- Flaking textured ceilings
For a school such as Pond Meadow School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
The scope of Artex removal
So you know what to expect:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
Duty holders and landlords in Bellfields
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
If your business premises in Bellfields were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Weighing up your options
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
What you get
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Houses, flats and business premises
- No removal until we know what it is
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Take a look at how we quote or the cost guide.
What happens
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Let us know where we can park
- Clear the way to the work area
Get a quote
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. 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 costs
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- How many samples are needed
- The type of material and its condition
- How easy it is to reach
- Waste quantity and disposal
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.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Damaged areas
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Street parking nearby
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we will advise.
Bellfields: your questions answered
Could my house in Bellfields contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Is the Artex in my Bellfields home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then ask for advice.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site