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Asbestos Artex Removal in Brockham, Surrey
Artex removal for Brockham: removal of textured ceilings and walls. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
Artex removal near Brockham
Artex removal near Brockham
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We will explain which suits your rooms. Whether it’s coatings damaged by leaks and coatings already disturbed, we deal with Artex ceilings, stipple finishes and swirl patterns and more.
In a village like Brockham, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Area
- Brockham (RH3)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
The usual limits are:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Material and condition
- The size of the job
- How easy it is to reach
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Labels, if any
- Cracks or breaks
- Approximate dimensions
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Brockham
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Structural work through coated ceilings
In older homes in Brockham, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
Also near Brockham
Other services in Brockham
Materials we deal with
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Artex in Brockham homes
Brockham is about 2 miles east of Dorking, in Surrey. Brockham is within our Surrey area, whatever the size of the job. Brockham is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Crawley, about 9 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like North Downs Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. For rented flats close to Betchworth station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Brockham is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Wherever your property is in RH3, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Holly Close, Nutwood Avenue and Kiln Lane, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Close by, we cover Betchworth (1 mile north-east), Strood Green (1 mile south), Box Hill (1 mile north), Buckland (1 mile east) and Bunce Common (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (7 miles north), Horley (6 miles south-east), Redhill (5 miles east) and Ewell (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Reigate Priory Museum (3.3 miles east) and Headley Court (3.9 miles north). Within reach you will find Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Local schools include The Ashcombe School (2.1 miles west)
- Local pubs include Inn on The Green (under half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Pippbrook House (1.9 miles west)
After the job
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Once we’re done:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Each different coating needs testing
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Keep pets away
Don’ts
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Common questions in Brockham
Do you work on properties in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you cover Brockham from London?
We cover Brockham, about 20 miles from central London.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. Often you can stay in other rooms.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
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.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, so we quote after testing.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
You can, if it’s intact: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Don’t sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
Which option is right?
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
What you get
- Accredited laboratory results
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
Take a look at how we price jobs and our cost guide.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Brockham, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
What happens
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. While we work, the area stays out of bounds.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Before we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Move things out of the way carefully
Get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Read more
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site