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Asbestos Artex Removal in Chertsey, Surrey
Artex removal across Chertsey and nearby, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings already disturbed
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Artex removal near Chertsey
About our artex removal in Chertsey
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Chertsey, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. Typical materials include textured walls, Artex ceilings and coated ceiling roses, and typical jobs are ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and rented flats before redecoration.
Homes in towns and villages like Chertsey may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so each type needs testing. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Chertsey (KT16, KT15)
- Region
- Surrey
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Duty holders and landlords in Chertsey
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Worth knowing before booking:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We need the room cleared
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
Doing it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Options to consider in Chertsey
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
How we work in Chertsey
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Take a look at how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Chertsey properties and textured coatings
Chertsey is about 6 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. We cover Chertsey as part of Surrey, whatever the size of the job. Chertsey is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we work. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 10 miles away.
In older homes in Chertsey, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For rented flats close to Chertsey station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Anywhere in KT16 and KT15, Artex removal is available. From Station Road, Charles Street and King Street or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the A317 and A320, Chertsey is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Lyne (1 mile west), Row Town (2 miles south), Ottershaw (2 miles south-west), Trumps Green (3 miles west) and Stonehill (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles south), Woking (6 miles south-west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Ewell (11 miles east) and Egham (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Runnymede Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Spelthorne Museum (3.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include St Ann's Hill and Gracious Pond.
- Local schools include Sir William Perkins's School (less than half a mile west) and Chertsey High School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown Hotel (within half a mile north-east)
After the job
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Test every different coating
- Plan around the closed rooms
What to avoid
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Test before the builders arrive.
Step by step
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Dig out previous surveys
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Getting a price
You’ll get a written quote. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
Helpful guides
What we deal with in Chertsey
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Landlord refurbishments
Non-domestic buildings like St Anne's Catholic Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings.
Before booking anyone
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
Common questions in Chertsey
Do you cover Chertsey from London?
Chertsey is about 19 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work near Chertsey station?
Yes. Chertsey station is close to the centre of Chertsey, and we cover the whole area.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings typically aren’t licensed.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Other services in Chertsey
What affects the price in Chertsey
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How much there is
- Disposal costs
- Location, parking and any London charges
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- A rough size or measurement
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note