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Asbestos Artex Removal in Donkey Town, Surrey
Artex removal in Donkey Town: textured coating testing and removal. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings before plastering
Asbestos help in Donkey Town
What affects the price in Donkey Town
When we quote, we look at:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How easy it is to reach
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- How we’d reach it
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Cracks or breaks
- Where we could park
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Artex removal for Donkey Town properties
If your renovation in Donkey Town involves textured ceilings, get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. Typical materials include coated ceiling roses, textured walls and swirl patterns, and people generally contact us about extensions that cut into ceilings and ceilings coming down.
Village homes like those in Donkey Town have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Where
- Donkey Town (GU24)
- Region
- Surrey
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you.
- 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
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Ask for a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will recommend the right option.
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Why people call us in Donkey Town
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Walls before tiling
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Non-domestic buildings like Gordon's School should already have records of any textured coatings.
What to look for in a quote
- What paperwork you get
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What category of work it is
A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
What we do and do not cover
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- We need the room cleared
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
Weighing up your options
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
How we work in Donkey Town
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Across London and the South East
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
See our prices page or our cost guide.
Nearby places to Donkey Town
Questions from Donkey Town
Do older homes in Donkey Town have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Donkey Town can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do textured ceilings in Donkey Town homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Duty holders and landlords in Donkey Town
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
After we have finished in Donkey Town
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
After we’ve finished:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Each different coating needs testing
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
What to avoid
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Textured ceilings in Donkey Town
Donkey Town is about 3 miles east of Camberley, in Surrey. Donkey Town is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in 395 places across Surrey. We work right across the region, from Donkey Town to Guildford (about 7 miles away).
Older homes across Donkey Town may have coatings added during past renovations. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Bagshot station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
We carry out Artex jobs all over GU24 and the streets around it. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Broad Street, Orchard Close and Ashley Way or the roads around them, wherever it is in Donkey Town. Other places close to Donkey Town we cover include Lucas Green (1 mile south-east), West End (1 mile east), Lightwater (1 mile north-west), Bisley (1 mile south-east) and Penny Pot (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles south-east), Woking (4 miles south-east), Camberley (3 miles west), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Egham (8 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Brookwood Hospital (2.3 miles south-east) and The Museum of The National Rifle Association (1.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Brookwood Lye.
- Nearby schools include Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (0.9 miles east)
- 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