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Asbestos Artex Removal in Charlton, Surrey
Artex removal for properties in Charlton and Surrey: removal of textured ceilings and walls, with written paperwork.
- Loft conversions
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Textured walls before a refit
Need Artex removal in Charlton?
After the job
File the result and the paperwork.
A few practical points:
- Test every different coating
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Give us room sizes
- Keep pets out of the work area
Don’ts
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
How artex removal works in Charlton
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. Testing a sample tells you, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. People often contact us about flaking textured ceilings and ceilings coming down, involving coated plasterboard, swirl patterns and stipple finishes.
In a village like Charlton, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Area
- Charlton (TW17)
- County
- Surrey
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price Artex removal
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- The quantity or area
- Disposal costs
- How many samples are needed
- Access to the area
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Helping us quote
When you send photos, these help most:
- An idea of size
- The access route
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Where we could park
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.
What we do and don’t cover
To be clear about the scope:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- 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
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
Common questions in Charlton
Do you cover small places like Charlton?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Is the Artex in my Charlton home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Either can work: the right choice depends on the room. We will recommend one for each room.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Do you work in Charlton?
Yes, Charlton is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
A closer look at the materials
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Also near Charlton
What else we do in Charlton
Why people call us in Charlton
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
People normally contact us about one of these:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Loft conversions
If you’re refurbishing flats near Upper Halliford station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What to look for in a quote
- The documents you will receive
- Any exclusions
- What category of work it is
- The scope of the job, in writing
Responsibilities for owners
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Options to consider in Charlton
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
What you get
- Domestic and commercial work
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Clear written quotes
- Work done to the regulations
See our prices page and published price ranges.
What happens
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Let us know where we can park
Ask for a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
Charlton properties and textured coatings
Charlton is about 1 mile west of Sunbury-on-Thames, in Surrey. Charlton is within our Surrey area, whatever the size of the job. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. We work right across the region, from Charlton to Guildford (about 13 miles away).
For a school such as Littleton CofE Infant School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. Older homes across Charlton may have coatings added during past renovations.
Artex jobs anywhere in TW17 start with the postcode and some photos. Your property could be on Lodge Way, Charlton Road and Hetherington Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Charlton. If your property is just outside Charlton, we also cover Littleton Common (1 mile north), Upper Halliford (1 mile south-east), Ashford Common (1 mile north), Shepperton Green (1 mile south-west) and Littleton (1 mile west). We also cover nearby towns such as Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (13 miles south-west), Epsom (9 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles south-east) and Egham (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Kempton Steam Museum (2 miles north-east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Within reach you will find St Ann's Hill and Ferris Meadow Lake.
- Schools near Charlton include The Bishop Wand Church of England School (0.8 miles east) and Sunbury Manor School (1 mile east)
- 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
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note