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Artex Removal for Godstone
Any pre-2000 building in Godstone may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Need Artex removal in Godstone?
Godstone properties and textured coatings
Godstone is about 3 miles south of Caterham, in Surrey. Homes, landlords and businesses in Godstone contact us for Artex jobs. Godstone is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Crawley, about 11 miles away.
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Godstone station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. In older homes in Godstone, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Here we cover the RH9 postcode area. Your property could be on High Street, Court Road and Godstone Green Road, wherever it is in Godstone. Nearby, we also cover Tyler's Green (1 mile north), Church Town (1 mile east), Bletchingley (2 miles west), Tandridge (2 miles south-east) and South Godstone (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Epsom (11 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south-west), Redhill (4 miles west), Ewell (11 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles west) and Caterham (3 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Caterham Dene Hospital (2.5 miles north) and Bletchingley Castle (1.9 miles west). Within reach you will find Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
- Nearby, you will find The Hare And Hounds Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Artex removal in Godstone
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Godstone. We often deal with swirl patterns, textured walls and coated plasterboard, and people typically contact us about landlord refurbishments and structural work through coated ceilings.
In a village like Godstone, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Where
- Godstone (RH9)
- County
- Surrey
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What’s included, and what isn’t
The usual limits are:
- We need the room cleared
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
Looking after things afterwards
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
A few practical points:
- Photos help us quote
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Give us room sizes
Things not to do
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Nearby places to Godstone
What else we do in Godstone
Materials, one by one
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which does not change what’s underneath.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
What it costs
Our quotes take into account:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Location, parking and any London charges
- What the material is and its state
- The number of samples or the size of the building
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Helping us quote
When you send photos, these help most:
- Where we could park
- A close-up from a safe distance
- An idea of size
- Cracks or breaks
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you manage or own a block in Godstone, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Your options compared
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
How we work in Godstone
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
See how we quote and the cost guide.
The process
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces and bagged or wrapped. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
Helpful guides
Typical Artex jobs in Godstone
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Loft conversions
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Non-domestic buildings like Godstone Village School should already have records of any textured coatings.
Questions to ask before you book
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Any exclusions
Your questions about Artex removal in Godstone
Do you work near Godstone station?
Yes. Godstone station is about 2.2 miles south of Godstone, and we cover both.
How far is Godstone from London?
Godstone is about 17 miles from central London, well within our area.
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 asbestos go in my bin?
Never: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote once we know what it contains.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll advise for each room.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site