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Artex Removal for Cramhurst
Artex removal for properties in Cramhurst and Surrey: Artex removal, with testing first.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Artex removal in Cramhurst
Artex in Cramhurst homes
Cramhurst is about 7 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. In Cramhurst, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Cramhurst is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we work. Our area stretches from Cramhurst to Guildford (7 miles away).
For a school such as Rodborough, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. If your home is one of the older properties in Cramhurst, near St John the Evangelist's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Cramhurst; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We cover Artex jobs across GU8 and the streets around it. From Merryacres, Martins Wood and Cramhurst Lane or anywhere nearby, we can help. Close by, we cover Witley (1 mile south), Mousehill (1 mile north), Ockford Ridge (1 mile east), Milford (1 mile north) and Enton Green (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles north-east), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Godalming Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Milford Hospital (1.3 miles east). The countryside around Cramhurst includes Hydon's Ball and Farncombe Wood.
- Nearby schools include The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Star Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
How artex removal works in Cramhurst
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. Testing a sample tells you, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. We often deal with swirl patterns, coated plasterboard and Artex ceilings, and people generally contact us about coatings scraped during DIY and ceilings before plastering.
Rural homes near Cramhurst have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Cramhurst (GU8)
- Region
- Surrey
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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Your options compared
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why choose us
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Quotes that spell out the scope
See how we price jobs and our cost guide.
The process
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, and keep the coating damp as we work. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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After the job
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Send photos of the coatings
- File the test result and waste note
- Each different coating needs testing
Avoid these
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
A closer look at the materials
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
What’s included, and what is not
Worth knowing before you book:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
Where asbestos turns up
Many trades want a test result first.
Typical jobs in Cramhurst include:
- Walls before tiling
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings coming down
For rented flats close to Milford (Surrey) station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Comparing quotes
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- How fibres will be kept down
- Suitable insurance for the work
How we price Artex removal
The cost depends on:
- Material and condition
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How easy it is to reach
- The quantity or area
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- A photo of the whole area
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The access route
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Cramhurst: your questions answered
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you work near Milford (Surrey) station?
Yes. Milford (Surrey) station is about 0.8 miles east of Cramhurst, and we cover both.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Is my textured ceiling in Cramhurst asbestos?
Not every coating does: many coatings are asbestos-free. A sample test tells you which you have.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
DIY and asbestos
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site