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Artex Removal in Caterham
Any pre-2000 building in Caterham may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
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How artex removal works in Caterham
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Caterham. We often deal with Artex ceilings, swirl patterns and textured walls, and people usually contact us about ceilings coming down and loft conversions and extensions.
In Caterham, textured walls turn up as well as ceilings. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Where
- Caterham (CR3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
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Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Looking after things afterwards
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Going forward:
- Keep pets away
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- File the test result and waste note
- Empty the rooms in advance
Don’ts
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Caterham properties and textured coatings
Caterham is about 11 miles south-west of Orpington, in Surrey. Homes, landlords and businesses in Caterham contact us for Artex jobs about all kinds of jobs. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Caterham to Crawley (13 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Caterham, near Sacred Heart Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. For a school such as Hillcroft Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Wherever your property is in CR3, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your property could be on High Street, London Road and Park Road. Caterham is on the B2030 and B2031, which makes it simple to get to. We also carry out Artex jobs in Woldingham Garden Village (2 miles east), Tyler's Green (2 miles south-east), Woldingham (3 miles east), Godstone (3 miles south) and Church Town (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Bletchingley Castle (3.4 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (0.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Mercers Lake.
- Local schools include de Stafford School (0.5 miles north-east) and Sunnydown School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The King And Queen Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials in Caterham
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
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DIY and asbestos
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Where asbestos turns up
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings before skimming
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
If you are refurbishing flats near Caterham station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
What your quote should include
- Any exclusions
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
Weighing up your options
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Why choose us
- Records for your files
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Clear advice on your options
- Work done to the regulations
Read how we quote or our cost guide.
Caterham: your questions answered
How far is Caterham from London?
We cover Caterham, about 15 miles from central London.
Do you work near Caterham station?
Yes, we cover Caterham and the area towards Caterham station, about 0.7 miles south-east.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
How can I get a price?
Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site