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Asbestos Artex Removal in Chiddingfold, Surrey
Buildings in Chiddingfold built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Flaking textured ceilings
Artex removal for Chiddingfold
How it works
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
How to prepare
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Keep children and pets away on the day
How to get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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Artex removal for Chiddingfold properties
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. Common materials are textured walls, coated ceiling roses and Artex ceilings, and people normally contact us about coatings damaged by leaks and textured walls before a refit.
Rural homes near Chiddingfold have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- Chiddingfold (GU8)
- Region
- Surrey
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- Parking and access charges
- The survey scope
- How much there is
- Disposal costs
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Sending photos
For a quick quote, include:
- Where we could park
- Approximate dimensions
- Damaged areas
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Each job is priced individually. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Your questions about Artex removal in Chiddingfold
Could my house in Chiddingfold contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Chiddingfold may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How far is Chiddingfold from London?
We cover Chiddingfold, about 35 miles from central London.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both work; it depends on the room. We’ll explain the options.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is typically needed.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
Textured ceilings in Chiddingfold
Chiddingfold is about 10 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Chiddingfold is within our Surrey area, for Artex jobs of every size. Chiddingfold is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 10 miles away.
In older homes in Chiddingfold, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For a school such as St Mary's Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Chiddingfold, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Wherever your property is in GU8, Artex removal is available. Your property could be on Pathfield, Roseneath Drive and Woodside Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Chiddingfold. We also carry out Artex jobs in Hambledon (2 miles north), Highstreet Green (2 miles east), Wormley (2 miles north), Sandhills (2 miles north-west) and Brook (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles north), Woking (14 miles north), Farnham (10 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles north-east), Frimley (14 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Haslemere and District Hospital (3.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Chiddingfold includes Upper Lake and Hydon's Ball.
- Pubs nearby include The Swan Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Good to know
The usual limits are:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Options to consider in Chiddingfold
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why people choose us
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
A closer look at the materials
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Can I do it myself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Where asbestos turns up
Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.
These are some of the things we deal with in Chiddingfold:
- Loft conversions
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings before skimming
- Ceilings before downlights go in
If you’re refurbishing flats near Witley station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Questions to ask before booking
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
After the job
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Going forward:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Avoid these
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Test before the builders arrive.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note