Surrey · England
Artex Removal for Crosswater
Artex removal in Crosswater, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Artex removal in Crosswater
About our artex removal in Crosswater
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. We often deal with textured walls, coated ceiling roses and Artex ceilings, and typical jobs are rented homes refurbished between tenants and ceilings before downlights go in.
In a village like Crosswater, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Crosswater (GU10)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Afterwards
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
Things not to do
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
What happens
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Move things out of the way carefully
How to get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
Helpful guides
Your questions about Artex removal in Crosswater
Do you cover Crosswater from London?
Crosswater is about 38 miles from central London, well within our area.
Could my house in Crosswater contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Where asbestos turns up
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings before plastering
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
For rented flats close to Farnham station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What your quote should include
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Any exclusions
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- The method and controls
Also near Crosswater
Other services in Crosswater
Should you do it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
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.
Artex removal around Crosswater
Crosswater is about 4 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. In Crosswater, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We work in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our area stretches from Crosswater to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
For a school such as St John's CofE Aided Infant School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. Older homes across Crosswater may have coatings added during past renovations. Crosswater is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Wherever your property is in GU10, we can help with Artex removal. Other places close to Crosswater we cover include Churt (1 mile south), Green Cross (1 mile south-east), Frensham (1 mile north-west), Barford (1 mile south) and Rushmoor (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (15 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (4 miles north), Frimley (12 miles north) and Haslemere (5 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Farnham Castle (4.9 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (4.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Gibbet Hill and Upper Lake.
- Local pubs include Crossways Inn (0.9 miles south)
Weighing up your options
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What you get
- Clear written quotes
- Domestic and commercial work
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Work done to the regulations
See our prices page and the cost guide.
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- What the material is and its state
- Access to the area
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How many samples are needed
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- Visible markings
- A clear close-up
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Street parking nearby
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Responsibilities for owners
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Crosswater, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
What we do and do not cover
The usual limits are:
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials in Crosswater
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site