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Artex Removal for Charleshill
Any pre-2000 building in Charleshill may contain asbestos. We offer testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
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Artex removal for Charleshill properties
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, across Charleshill. We often deal with swirl patterns, stipple finishes and coated plasterboard, and people generally contact us about rented flats before redecoration and structural work through coated ceilings.
Rural homes near Charleshill have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Where
- Charleshill (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Which option is right?
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
How we work in Charleshill
- Clear written quotes
- Records for your files
- Domestic and commercial work
- Clear advice on your options
See how we quote and our cost guide.
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What else we do in Charleshill
A closer look at the materials
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
What happens
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Before we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Mention any parking restrictions
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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What we deal with in Charleshill
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding, dry scraping or drilling.
In older properties, we often see:
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings before plastering
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings damaged by DIY
In older homes in Charleshill, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
What to look for in a quote
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- The documents you’ll receive
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
Artex in Charleshill homes
Charleshill is about 3 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. We cover Charleshill as part of Surrey, whatever the size of the job. Charleshill is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We work right across the region, from Charleshill to Guildford (about 8 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Farnham station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Non-domestic buildings like Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School should already have records of any textured coatings. Charleshill is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
For Artex jobs in GU10, just send the postcode and a few photos. From Farnham Road and Whitmead Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Charleshill sits on or near the B3001; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. For properties just outside Charleshill, we cover Tilford (1 mile west), Elstead (1 mile south-east), Tilford Common (2 miles south-west), Tilford Reeds (2 miles west) and Rushmoor (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Guildford (8 miles north-east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north-west), Frimley (8 miles north) and Haslemere (7 miles south).
A little further out are Milford Hospital (4.6 miles east) and Seale and Tongham (1.9 miles north). Within reach you will find Runfold Wood and Upper Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Donkey pub (less than half a mile south-east)
What affects the price in Charleshill
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How much waste there is
- The quantity or area
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- Cracks or breaks
- Visible markings
- Street parking nearby
- An overall view
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
What happens next
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Once we’re done:
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Each different coating needs testing
- Give us room sizes
- Keep pets out of the work area
Things not to do
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
FAQs for Charleshill
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
How far is Charleshill from London?
Charleshill is about 35 miles from central London, well within our area.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Only once you know it’s clear. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings usually aren’t licensed.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
How can I get a price?
Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
What’s included, and what is not
Before booking, note that:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
Should you do it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site