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Asbestos Artex Removal in Birtley Green, Surrey
Artex removal across Birtley Green and nearby. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Artex removal in Birtley Green
Artex removal near Birtley Green
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. People often contact us about ceilings due for plastering or skimming and walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit, involving stipple finishes, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns.
In places like Birtley Green, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Area
- Birtley Green (GU5)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Afterwards
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Photos help us quote
What to avoid
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Limits to be aware of
Worth knowing before booking:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials in Birtley Green
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
Birtley Green questions
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you work near Shalford station?
Yes, we cover Birtley Green and the area towards Shalford station, about 2.6 miles north.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote once we know what it contains.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
Typical Artex jobs in Birtley Green
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling isn’t automatically asbestos.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Loft conversions
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Walls before tiling
In older homes in Birtley Green, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Comparing quotes
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- What paperwork you get
- Any exclusions
Textured ceilings in Birtley Green
Birtley Green is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Anywhere in Birtley Green, just send the postcode. We work in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
For rented flats close to Shalford station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. For a school such as Bramley CofE Aided Infant School and Nursery, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Birtley Green; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Artex jobs anywhere in GU5 start with the postcode and some photos. Other places close to Birtley Green we cover include Shamley Green (1 mile east), Grafham (1 mile south), Bramley (1 mile north-west), Wonersh (1 mile north) and Thorncombe Street (1 mile south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Farnham (11 miles west), Reigate (15 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Milford Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Guildford Castle (3.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
- Schools near Birtley Green include St Catherine's School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Red Lion Inn (1 mile east)
Nearby places to Birtley Green
Other services in Birtley Green
What happens
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, with no sanding or dry scraping. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Before we arrive
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Get a quote
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
Should you do it yourself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Your options compared
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Why choose us
- Across London and the South East
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Reports and results you can share
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Read our prices page or our cost guide.
How we price Artex removal
Quotes vary because of:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How many samples are needed
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The type of material and its condition
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Sending photos
When you send photos, these help most:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Approximate dimensions
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The parking area
Every job is quoted in writing. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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