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Asbestos Artex Removal in East Shalford, Surrey
Found something that might be asbestos in East Shalford? We provide textured coating testing and removal, explained in plain English.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Need Artex removal in East Shalford?
East Shalford questions
Do you work near Shalford station?
Yes, we cover East Shalford and the area towards Shalford station, about 0.7 miles south-west.
Do you work on properties in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will advise for each room.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
How artex removal works in East Shalford
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. Testing a sample tells you, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. Typical jobs include loft conversions and extensions and flaking textured ceilings, including swirl patterns, coated ceiling roses and textured walls.
In a village like East Shalford, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Where
- East Shalford (GU4)
- County
- Surrey
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Which option is right?
Plastering over it avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
How we work in East Shalford
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Records for your files
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Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- Parking and access charges
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How much there is
- Material and condition
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Sending photos
Photos often save us a visit:
- Where we could park
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A clear close-up
- Approximate dimensions
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Doing it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in East Shalford
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:
- Ceilings coming down
- Textured walls before a refit
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
If you are refurbishing a rental near Shalford station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What your quote should include
- VAT, clearly stated
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
Step by step
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Dig out previous surveys
Get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Artex removal around East Shalford
East Shalford is about 2 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Anywhere in East Shalford, just send the postcode. East Shalford is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
Non-domestic buildings like Tillingbourne Junior School should already have records of any textured coatings. Older homes across East Shalford may have coatings added during past renovations. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 4 miles of East Shalford, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the GU4 postcode area and the streets around it. Nearby, we also cover Shalford (1 mile south-west), Chilworth (1 mile east), Broadford (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile west) and Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Reigate (15 miles east).
A little further out are St. Luke’s Hospital (1.3 miles north) and Guildford Castle (1.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near East Shalford include St Martha's Hill and Pewley Down.
- Schools near East Shalford include St Catherine's School (1.5 miles south) and Guildford High School (1.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Queen Victoria pub (0.7 miles west)
Also in East Shalford
Limits to be aware of
A few things to be aware of:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we see
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
After we’ve finished in East Shalford
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Give us room sizes
- Each different coating needs testing
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Book your plasterer after removal
Things not to do
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site