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Artex Removal for Farncombe
Artex removal in Farncombe: textured coating testing and removal. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Walls before tiling
Need Artex removal in Farncombe?
Artex removal near Farncombe
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. Typical materials include swirl patterns, stipple finishes and Artex ceilings, and people generally contact us about ceilings due for plastering or skimming and coatings in the way of electrical work.
Homes in areas like Farncombe may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so test each different coating. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Location
- Farncombe (GU7)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Getting ready
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Clear the way to the work area
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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What affects the price in Farncombe
The cost depends on:
- How much there is
- Disposal costs
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Visible markings
- Street parking nearby
- An overall view
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
Limits to be aware of
What’s in and what’s out:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We need the room cleared
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
Should you do it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Artex in Farncombe homes
Farncombe is about 4 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. If your Artex job is in Farncombe, let us know about access. We work in 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
In older homes in Farncombe, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For a school such as Farncombe Church of England Infant School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Farncombe; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Wherever your property is in GU7, Artex removal is available. From Station Road, Old Station Road and Walnut Tree Gardens or anywhere nearby, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover include Godalming (1 mile south), Aaron's Hill (1 mile south-west), Busbridge (1 mile south), Upper Eashing (2 miles south-west) and Lower Eashing (2 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Guildford (4 miles north-east), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Dorking (12 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Charterhouse School Museum (0.6 miles west) and Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Farncombe includes Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
- Local schools include Charterhouse School (0.6 miles west) and Broadwater School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Freeholders pub (within half a mile south-east)
Common questions in Farncombe
Do older homes in Farncombe have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Farncombe may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do textured ceilings in Farncombe homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
Materials we deal with
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Choosing the right option
Test, leave, cover or remove? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is generally best. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why choose us
- Reports and results you can share
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Across London and the South East
Take a look at how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Looking after things afterwards
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Going forward:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Photos help us quote
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
Don’ts
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Typical Artex jobs in Farncombe
Older coatings are often painted over many times, so age is hard to judge.
These come up again and again:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Loft conversions
If you’re refurbishing flats near Farncombe station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What your quote should include
- Which areas and materials are covered
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Whether VAT is included
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site