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Artex Removal in Farleigh
Need Artex removal in Farleigh? We cover Farleigh and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings already disturbed
Artex removal near Farleigh
Artex removal near Farleigh
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. We often deal with stipple finishes, textured walls and coated plasterboard, and typical jobs are coatings in the way of electrical work and coatings damaged by DIY.
In towns and villages like Farleigh, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Area
- Farleigh (CR6)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Before we arrive
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
How to get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll reply with a quote.
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After we have finished in Farleigh
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep pets away
Things not to do
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Responsibilities for owners
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Farleigh, 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.
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.
What it costs
What drives the price:
- Parking and access charges
- How much there is
- Disposal costs
- How easy it is to reach
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Cracks or breaks
- Visible markings
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A rough size or measurement
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Typical Artex jobs in Farleigh
Older coatings are often painted over many times, so age is hard to judge.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings scraped during DIY
If you are refurbishing a rental near Upper Warlingham station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What paperwork you get
- Suitable insurance for the work
What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Textured ceilings in Farleigh
Farleigh is about 4 miles north-east of Caterham, in Surrey. We cover Farleigh as part of Surrey, for Artex jobs of every size. Farleigh is one of 395 places in Surrey where we work. We work right across the region, from Farleigh to London (12 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Meridian High School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. Older homes across Farleigh may have coatings added during past renovations.
Wherever your property is in CR6, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your property is on Farleigh Court Road and Old Farleigh Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. We also carry out Artex jobs in Chelsham (1 mile south), Fickleshole (1 mile east), Forestdale (1 mile north), New Addington (1 mile north-east) and Hamsey Green (1 mile west). We also cover nearby towns such as Epsom (10 miles west), Horley (12 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles west), Reigate (10 miles south-west) and Caterham (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Warlingham Park Hospital (0.6 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (3.7 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Nore Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
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Your questions about Artex removal in Farleigh
Do textured ceilings in Farleigh homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Do you work near Upper Warlingham station?
Yes, we cover Farleigh and the area towards Upper Warlingham station, about 2.3 miles south-west.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Do I need to be at home?
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.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Can I just skim over it?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Good to know
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
Your options compared
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. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why people choose us
- Clear written quotes
- Work done to the regulations
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Take a look at how we quote or our cost guide.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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