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Asbestos Artex Removal in Compton, Surrey
Artex removal for properties in Compton and Surrey: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Need Artex removal in Compton?
Artex removal for Compton properties
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. Common materials are textured walls, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes, and typical jobs are ceilings before plastering and coatings damaged by DIY.
In places like Compton, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Location
- Compton (GU10, GU9)
- Region
- Surrey
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Artex removal around Compton
Compton is about 1 mile east of Farnham, in Surrey. Anywhere in Compton, just send the postcode. Compton is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we work. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like South Farnham School should already have records of any textured coatings. If your home is one of the older properties in Compton, near St Marys Parish Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Compton, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
For Artex jobs in GU10 and GU9, just send the postcode and a few photos. Your property could be on Moor Park Lane, Compton Way and Moor Park Way or the roads around them. If your property is just outside Compton, we also cover Runfold (1 mile east), The Sands (1 mile east), Badshot Lea (1 mile north), Farnham (1 mile west) and Sandy Cross (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Guildford (9 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (7 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Farnham Castle (1.8 miles west) and Seale and Tongham (1.8 miles east). The countryside around Compton includes Runfold Wood and Culverswell Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find Shepherd & Flock pub (0.9 miles north-west)
Compton questions
Do older homes in Compton have asbestos?
If your home in Compton was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you come out to small villages like Compton?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Usually not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
What we do and don’t cover
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials in Compton
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Duty holders and landlords in Compton
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
What happens next
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Give us room sizes
- Keep pets away
Don’ts
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Why people call us in Compton
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
These are some of the things we deal with in Compton:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
If you’re refurbishing flats near Farnham station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Comparing quotes
- VAT, clearly stated
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- The method and controls
Places near Compton
Doing it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
The process
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Move things out of the way carefully
Get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Related guides
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
What affects the price in Compton
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Access to the area
- Travel and parking
- Waste quantity and disposal
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Photos that help
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Street parking nearby
- Damaged areas
- A picture of the whole area
- Labels, if any
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we will advise.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site