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Artex Removal in Chaldon
Artex removal across Chaldon and nearby, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings before skimming
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Asbestos help in Chaldon
Artex removal near Chaldon
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. People often contact us about extensions that cut into ceilings and ceilings before skimming, including swirl patterns, coated plasterboard and stipple finishes.
Village homes like those in Chaldon have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Chaldon (CR3)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Chaldon must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Nearby places to Chaldon
A closer look at the materials
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Choosing the right option
Plastering over it is an option, but never sand it first, and it remains in place. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Why us?
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Read how we quote and our cost guide.
Chaldon properties and textured coatings
Chaldon is about 1 mile south-west of Caterham, in Surrey. We cover Chaldon as part of Surrey, whatever the size of the job. Chaldon is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Crawley, about 12 miles away.
Older homes across Chaldon may have coatings added during past renovations. For rented flats close to Caterham station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
We cover Artex jobs across CR3. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Mount Avenue, Linden Drive and Marshall Close. Main roads around Chaldon include the B2031, so mention parking if the property is on one. For properties just outside Chaldon, we cover Netherne on-the-Hill (2 miles north-west), Merstham (2 miles west), Brewer Street (2 miles south), South Merstham (2 miles south-west) and Hooley (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south), Redhill (4 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (5 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bletchingley Castle (2.8 miles south) and St Lawrence's Hospital (0.5 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Nore Hill.
- Nearby schools include Oakhyrst Grange School (0.7 miles south-east) and de Stafford School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The King And Queen Public House (0.9 miles north-east)
What we deal with in Chaldon
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings coming down
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
Non-domestic buildings like St Peter and St Paul CofE Infant School should already have records of any textured coatings.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- What isn’t included
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Which areas and materials are covered
Can I do it myself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
How it works
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible and bagged or wrapped. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Clear the way to the work area
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Mention any parking restrictions
Getting a price
Send us the address in Chaldon, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Questions from Chaldon
Do you come out to small villages like Chaldon?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Is asbestos common in Chaldon homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Chaldon may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings don’t contain asbestos. The only way to know is to test a sample.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but don’t sand it first, and record that it’s there.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
How we price Artex removal
What changes the cost:
- Travel and parking
- What the material is and its state
- The category of work
- How many samples are needed
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- Labels, if any
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A rough size or measurement
Every job is quoted in writing. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Good to know
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- We need the room cleared
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we see
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note