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Artex Removal in Ewhurst
Looking for Artex removal in Ewhurst? We cover Ewhurst and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Loft conversions
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Artex removal near Ewhurst
Doing it yourself?
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Artex removal for Ewhurst properties
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, across Ewhurst. People often contact us about ceilings coming down and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights, involving stipple finishes, coated plasterboard and coated ceiling roses.
Rural homes near Ewhurst have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Ewhurst (GU6)
- Region
- Surrey
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Textured ceilings in Ewhurst
Ewhurst is about 7 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Ewhurst has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Ewhurst is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 9 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like Ewhurst CofE Aided Infant School should already have records of any textured coatings. If you’re refurbishing flats near Ockley station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 4 miles of Ewhurst, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We cover Artex jobs across GU6. That could mean a property on The Street, Mount Close and Broomers Lane or the roads around them, wherever it is in Ewhurst. You will find Ewhurst on the B2127, so it’s easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover Ewhurst Green (1 mile south-east), Mayes Green (2 miles east), Cranleigh (2 miles west), Walliswood (2 miles south-east) and Pitland Street (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (9 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east), Redhill (13 miles north-east) and Reigate (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Abinger Castle (3.8 miles north) and Mesolithic Museum (3.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
- Local schools include Hurtwood House (1.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include Bulls Head pub (less than half a mile north)
Common questions in Ewhurst
Do you cover Ewhurst and the area around Ockley station?
Yes. Ockley station is about 4.5 miles east of Ewhurst, and we cover both.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings 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.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then ask for advice.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Only once you know it’s clear. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
Where asbestos turns up
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings before skimming
If your home is one of the older properties in Ewhurst, near Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Before booking anyone
- What paperwork you get
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- The method and controls
For businesses and landlords in Ewhurst
For managing agents and freeholders in Ewhurst, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Ewhurst, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
What affects the price in Ewhurst
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Material and condition
- How much there is
- Travel and parking
- The survey scope
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- Visible markings
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A rough size or measurement
- Street parking nearby
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Options to consider in Ewhurst
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and it remains in place. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Why people choose us
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
See our prices page and published price ranges.
What’s included, and what isn’t
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
How we work
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
How to get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Materials, one by one
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site