Surrey · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Compton, Surrey
Found something that might be asbestos in Compton? Our service covers removal of textured ceilings and walls, with clear advice at each step.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings before skimming
Get a quote for Compton
For landlords, agents and businesses
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Artex removal near Compton
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. People often contact us about flaking textured ceilings and loft conversions, including stipple finishes, textured walls and swirl patterns.
In areas like Compton, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Area
- Compton (GU3)
- County
- Surrey
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What it might be made of
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Good to know
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We need the room cleared
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Textured ceilings in Compton
Compton is about 3 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We cover Compton as part of Surrey, for Artex jobs of every size. Compton is one of 395 places in Surrey where we work.
If you are refurbishing a rental near Farncombe station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. In older homes in Compton, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Compton is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Here we cover the GU3 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. From The Street, Spiceall and Almsgate or a nearby road, we can help. For properties just outside Compton, we cover Hurtmore (1 mile south), Binscombe (1 mile south-east), Littleton (1 mile east), Shackleford (2 miles south-west) and Onslow Village (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (3 miles north-east), Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Farnham (7 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Charterhouse School Museum (1.2 miles south) and Guildford Castle (2.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Compton includes Farncombe Wood and Frith Hill.
- Nearby schools include Prior's Field School (1 mile west) and Broadwater School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Harrow pub (under half a mile west)
What we deal with in Compton
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings coming down
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Landlord refurbishments
A school like Loseley Fields Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Any exclusions
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
What happens
We bag and label the waste as we work, for disposal at a permitted site. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
Getting a price
Send us the address in Compton, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Related guides
Options to consider in Compton
Plastering over it avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why choose us
- Accredited laboratory results
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Covering London and the South East
- Reports and results you can share
See how we quote or our cost guide.
What affects the price in Compton
We base our quote on:
- Access to the area
- The quantity or area
- Travel and parking
- Disposal costs
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A rough size or measurement
- How we’d reach it
- A picture of the whole area
- Visible markings
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
After we’ve finished in Compton
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Send photos of the coatings
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
Things not to do
Test before the builders arrive.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Your questions about Artex removal in Compton
Do you work on properties in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you cover small places like Compton?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you cover Compton?
Yes, Compton is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote once we know what it contains.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. We will give you dates when we quote.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both work; it depends on the room. We’ll explain the options.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note