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Asbestos Artex Removal in Blackheath, Surrey
Artex removal across Blackheath, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings coming down
Artex removal in Blackheath
Your questions about Artex removal in Blackheath
Do you work near Chilworth station?
Yes. Chilworth station is about 0.6 miles north of Blackheath, and we cover both.
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.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then get advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
How artex removal works in Blackheath
If your renovation in Blackheath involves textured ceilings, get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. From landlord refurbishments and coatings damaged by leaks, we deal with coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and stipple finishes.
Village homes like those in Blackheath have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Where
- Blackheath (GU4)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Other services in Blackheath
Looking after things afterwards
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Once we’re done:
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Each different coating needs testing
Things not to do
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Test before the builders arrive.
Can I do it myself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Blackheath properties and textured coatings
Blackheath is about 4 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Anywhere in Blackheath, just send the postcode, and we will quote. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey.
In older homes in Blackheath, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. A school like Chilworth CofE (Aided) Infant School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 3 miles of Blackheath; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Anywhere in GU4, we can help with Artex removal. For properties just outside Blackheath, we cover Chilworth (1 mile north-west), East Shalford (2 miles north-west), Shalford (2 miles west), Broadford (2 miles west) and Peasmarsh (3 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Guildford (4 miles north-west), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles north-east), Horley (15 miles east) and Farnham (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Shere Museum (2.8 miles east). The countryside around Blackheath includes St Martha's Hill and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.
- Local pubs include The Percy Arms (0.7 miles north)
What it might be made of
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Choosing the right option
What are the options for Artex? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is usually best. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why people choose us
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Domestic and commercial work
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
See how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Why people call us in Blackheath
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Coatings damaged by leaks
For rented flats close to Chilworth station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Before booking anyone
- What isn’t included
- The scope of the job, in writing
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The documents you’ll receive
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
The process
We bag and label the waste as we work, for disposal at a permitted site. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Dig out previous surveys
- Let us know where we can park
How to get a quote
Send us the address in Blackheath, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
What affects the price in Blackheath
What changes the cost:
- The survey scope
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Travel and parking
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- Approximate dimensions
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Labels, if any
- Where we could park
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note