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Asbestos Artex Removal in Earlswood, Surrey
Artex removal in Earlswood: Artex removal, with testing first, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Walls before tiling
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Artex removal in Earlswood
Questions from Earlswood
Do you cover Earlswood from London?
Earlswood is about 19 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work on properties in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will explain the options.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Only once you know it’s clear. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Is my textured ceiling in Earlswood asbestos?
Not every coating does: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. Testing a sample is how you find out.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Artex removal near Earlswood
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We will talk you through the options for your rooms in Earlswood. Typical jobs include loft conversions and textured walls before a refit, including swirl patterns, Artex ceilings and textured walls.
In Earlswood, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so test each different coating. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Location
- Earlswood (RH1, RH2)
- County
- Surrey
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Options to consider in Earlswood
What are the options for Artex? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is normally best. A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
What you get
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Doing it yourself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Step by step
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Getting a price
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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Afterwards
The surface is left ready for making good.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- File the test result and waste note
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
Don’ts
Test before the builders arrive.
Test before the builders arrive.
Towns and villages near Earlswood
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we deal with
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
What it costs
What drives the price:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The category of work
- How many samples are needed
- Travel and parking
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Photos that help
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Visible markings
- An overall view
- The parking area
Each job is priced individually. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Why people call us in Earlswood
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so testing is the only way to know.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
In older homes in Earlswood, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Before you book anyone
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- Any exclusions
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
Artex removal around Earlswood
Earlswood is about 1 mile south of Redhill, in Surrey. Earlswood is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Earlswood is one of 395 places in Surrey where we work. Our nearest city page is Crawley, about 8 miles away.
If you’re refurbishing flats near Earlswood (Surrey) station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Non-domestic buildings like St John's Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Earlswood; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the RH1 and RH2 postcode area. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Brook Road, Ifold Road and Emlyn Road, wherever it is in Earlswood. Earlswood sits on or near the A23; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. Other places close to Earlswood we cover include Meadvale (1 mile west), Redhill (1 mile north), South Earlswood (1 mile south), South Nutfield (2 miles east) and Holmethorpe (2 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Epsom (9 miles north-west), Horley (3 miles south), Ewell (9 miles north-west), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Caterham (5 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Belfry (0.9 miles north) and Surrey Fire Museum (1.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Earlswood includes Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Local schools include Dunottar School (0.6 miles north-west) and Reigate School (1 mile west)
- Local pubs include The Flying Scud pub (less than half a mile west)
- 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