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Asbestos Artex Removal in Capel, Surrey
Any pre-2000 building in Capel may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers textured coating testing and removal.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Artex removal near Capel
How artex removal works in Capel
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, across Capel. Common materials are coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and textured walls, and people typically contact us about loft conversions and ceilings before skimming.
In a village like Capel, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Where
- Capel (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
In older homes in Capel, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Suitable insurance for the work
Materials, one by one
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
What affects the price in Capel
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- How much waste there is
- The category of work
- The survey scope
- Travel and parking
Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Helping us quote
When you send photos, these help most:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- How we’d reach it
- A clear close-up
Each job is priced individually. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Options to consider in Capel
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why us?
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Domestic and commercial work
Take a look at how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Artex in Capel homes
Capel is about 5 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. We cover Capel as part of Surrey, for Artex jobs of every size. Capel is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we work. Our nearest city page is Crawley, about 6 miles away.
For rented flats close to Ockley station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Non-domestic buildings like Scott Broadwood CofE Infant School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. Capel is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
This part of Surrey takes in RH5. From The Street, Laundry Way and Bakers Way or a nearby road, the process is the same. Other places close to Capel we cover include Ockley (2 miles west), Beare Green (2 miles north), Paynes Green (2 miles south-west), Kingsfold (2 miles south) and Holmwood Corner (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Guildford (13 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (9 miles north-east), Ewell (14 miles north) and Reigate (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Horsham Hospital (5.6 miles south). The countryside around Capel includes Leith Hill and Warnham LNR.
Other services in Capel
After the job
Share the paperwork with your trades.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
Don’ts
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
What we do and do not cover
Some limits to bear in mind:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials in Capel
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you manage or own a block in Capel, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
The process
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Keep children and pets away on the day
How to get a quote
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
Questions from Capel
Is asbestos common in Capel homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Capel can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do textured ceilings in Capel homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many don’t. The only way to know is to test a sample.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note