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Artex Removal in Fernhill
Buildings in Fernhill built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers textured coating testing and removal.
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings before plastering
- Rented flats before redecoration
Artex removal near Fernhill
How artex removal works in Fernhill
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry. People often contact us about ceilings coming down and coatings damaged by DIY, including stipple finishes, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard.
In a village like Fernhill, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Area
- Fernhill (RH6)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Afterwards
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
A few practical points:
- Keep pets away
- File the test result and waste note
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
Don’ts
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
The scope of Artex removal
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
For businesses and landlords in Fernhill
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- What the material is and its state
- Access to the area
- How much waste there is
- The survey scope
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- Street parking nearby
- An idea of size
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- An overall view
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Textured ceilings in Fernhill
Fernhill is about 2 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. Wherever your property is in Fernhill, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we will quote. Fernhill is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
In older homes in Fernhill, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. If you are refurbishing flats near Gatwick Airport station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Wherever your property is in RH6, Artex removal is available. From Peeks Brook Lane and Donkey Lane or a nearby road, the process is the same. For properties just outside Fernhill, we cover Burstow (1 mile east), Shipley Bridge (1 mile south), Tinsley Green (1 mile south-west), Keeper's Corner (1 mile east) and Copthorne (1 mile south). We also cover nearby towns such as Epsom (14 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north), Ewell (15 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north-west), Caterham (9 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include County Mall (3.6 miles south-west) and Langley Green Hospital (2.9 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Shipley Bridge pub (0.5 miles south)
Choosing the right option
What are the options for Artex? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is typically better. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
How we work in Fernhill
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Across London and the South East
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Where asbestos turns up
Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.
In older properties, we often see:
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings already disturbed
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Flaking textured ceilings
Non-domestic buildings like Oakwood School should already have records of any textured coatings.
What your quote should include
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
Common questions in Fernhill
Do you cover Fernhill from London?
We cover Fernhill, about 24 miles from central London.
Is asbestos common in Fernhill homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Fernhill may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. To do that, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
It’s an option for an intact coating: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Do you cover Fernhill?
Yes, we do: our area includes Fernhill and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
What happens
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there’s no confusion.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Ensure we can get to the area
Get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
DIY and asbestos
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.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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