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Artex Removal for Godalming
Artex removal in Godalming: Artex removal, with testing first. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Walls before tiling
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Artex removal in Godalming
How artex removal works in Godalming
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, across Godalming. Typical jobs include extensions that cut into ceilings and textured walls before a refit, involving swirl patterns, textured walls and stipple finishes.
In areas like Godalming, textured ceilings are a common renovation find. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Where
- Godalming (GU7, GU8)
- County
- Surrey
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and don’t cover
Some limits to bear in mind:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We need the room cleared
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials in Godalming
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
Your questions about Artex removal in Godalming
Do you work near Godalming station?
Yes. Godalming station is close to the centre of Godalming, and we cover the whole area.
Could my house in Godalming contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Godalming may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings do not contain asbestos. The only way to know is to test a sample.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Only once you know it’s clear. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Which option is right?
Testing first can save a lot: a clear result means normal methods. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
How we work in Godalming
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Reports and results you can share
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Why people call us in Godalming
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, which can make them crumble.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Older homes across Godalming may have coatings added during past renovations.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Godalming, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Looking after things afterwards
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
Keeping things safe:
- File the test result and waste note
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Test every different coating
- Keep pets away
Don’ts
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- How much waste there is
- How much there is
- Access to the area
- Parking and access charges
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Sending photos
When you send photos, these help most:
- The access route
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- An overall view
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Nearby places to Godalming
What else we do in Godalming
Artex removal around Godalming
Godalming is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. If your Artex job is in Godalming, let us know about access when you get in touch. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey.
For a school such as Moss Lane School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Godalming station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Godalming is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Wherever your property is in GU7 and GU8, Artex removal is available. Whether your property is on High Street, Station Road and Market Mews or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. You’ll find Godalming on the A3100 and B2130, which makes it simple to get to. We also carry out Artex jobs in Aaron's Hill (1 mile west), Busbridge (1 mile south-east), Farncombe (1 mile north), Tuesley (1 mile south) and Upper Eashing (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also work in Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (9 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Dorking (13 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Godalming Museum (less than half a mile north). Within reach you’ll find Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
- Local schools include St Hilary's School (under half a mile south-west) and Godalming College (0.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Richmond Arms Public House (under half a mile west)
The process
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking and access
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
Helpful guides
DIY and asbestos
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site