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Artex Removal for Downside
Any pre-2000 building in Downside may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers textured coating testing and removal.
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Artex removal for Downside
How we work
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, and keep the coating damp as we work. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Dig out previous surveys
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Clear the way to the work area
Getting a price
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will recommend the right option.
Related guides
How artex removal works in Downside
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Common materials are stipple finishes, Artex ceilings and textured walls, and people usually contact us about rented homes refurbished between tenants and coatings scraped during DIY.
In places like Downside, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- Downside (KT11)
- County
- Surrey
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords, agents and businesses
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Artex in Downside homes
Downside is about 4 miles west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. We cover Downside as part of Surrey, for Artex jobs of every size. We cover 395 places in Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 8 miles away.
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Older homes across Downside may have coatings added during past renovations. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Downside; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Artex jobs anywhere in KT11 start with the postcode and some photos. Whether your property is on Downside Common, Downsview Close and Deacon Close or a nearby road, the process is the same. We also carry out Artex jobs in Hatchford (1 mile west), Martyr's Green (1 mile south-west), Hatchford End (2 miles west), Whiteley Village (3 miles north) and Wisley (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (8 miles south-west), Woking (7 miles west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (6 miles east), Horley (14 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Epsom Cottage Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Send and Ripley History Society Museum (3.8 miles west). Open spaces near Downside include Jubilee Wood and Boldermere Lake.
- Local schools include Parkside School (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Public House (0.7 miles north)
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
How we price Artex removal
We base our quote on:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The type of material and its condition
- How much waste there is
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Photos that help
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Approximate dimensions
- The parking area
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
After the job
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
A few practical points:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Send photos of the coatings
- Test every different coating
Avoid these
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
DIY and asbestos
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Which option is right?
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Why choose us
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Work done to the regulations
Take a look at how we quote or the cost guide.
Why people call us in Downside
Older coatings are often painted over many times, so age is hard to judge.
Typical jobs in Downside include:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Flaking textured ceilings
For a school such as St Matthew's CofE Aided Infant School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Questions to ask before you book
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- VAT, clearly stated
- What paperwork you get
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Common questions in Downside
Do textured ceilings in Downside homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Could my house in Downside contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. Often you can stay in other rooms.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site