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Artex Removal for Forest Green
Artex removal in Forest Green and across Surrey: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Asbestos help in Forest Green
Artex removal near Forest Green
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. A small sample tells you which you have, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. We often deal with coated plasterboard, coated ceiling roses and textured walls, and people typically contact us about ceilings coming down and ceilings before downlights go in.
Village homes like those in Forest Green have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Location
- Forest Green (RH5)
- County
- Surrey
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Afterwards
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Give us room sizes
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Send photos of the coatings
- Each different coating needs testing
Things not to do
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
The scope of Artex removal
What’s in and what’s out:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
How we price Artex removal
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- Disposal costs
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Access to the area
- Travel and parking
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Helping us quote
Photo tips:
- A clear close-up
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Where we could park
- How we’d reach it
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
Common questions in Forest Green
Do you come out to small villages like Forest Green?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you work on properties in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Is asbestos dangerous?
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.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
How much does Artex removal cost in Forest Green?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, so we quote after testing.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Options to consider in Forest Green
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
What you get
- Records for your files
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
Step by step
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, and keep the coating damp as we work. While we work, the area stays out of bounds.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Mention any damage before we arrive
How to get a quote
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
Why people call us in Forest Green
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
Typical jobs in Forest Green include:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings before plastering
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Rented flats before redecoration
Non-domestic buildings like Hurtwood House should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Questions to ask before you book
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Any exclusions
Textured ceilings in Forest Green
Forest Green is about 6 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Forest Green is within our Surrey area, whatever the size of the job. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Forest Green to Guildford (about 10 miles away).
For rented flats close to Ockley station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. If your home is one of the older properties in Forest Green, near Holy Trinity or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 2 miles of Forest Green, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
This part of Surrey takes in RH5, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Horsham Road and Ockley Road or the roads around them. For properties just outside Forest Green, we cover Ockley (2 miles south-east), Abinger Bottom (2 miles north), Coldharbour (2 miles north-east), Friday Street (3 miles north) and Abinger Common (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Guildford (10 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (11 miles north-east) and Ewell (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Abinger Castle (2.9 miles north) and Mesolithic Museum (2.9 miles north). The countryside around Forest Green includes Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
- Local pubs include The Parrot pub (under half a mile south)
Should you do it yourself?
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.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Nearby places to Forest Green
Also in Forest Green
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site