Surrey · England
Artex Removal for Great Burgh
Artex removal across Great Burgh and nearby. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Landlord refurbishments
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Artex removal for Great Burgh
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- Disposal costs
- The type of material and its condition
- The category of work
- The survey scope
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Street parking nearby
- Cracks or breaks
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- How we’d reach it
Send us the address in Great Burgh, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
How artex removal works in Great Burgh
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. People often contact us about coatings damaged by leaks and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights, involving stipple finishes, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard.
In a smaller place like Great Burgh, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes, and testing comes first. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Location
- Great Burgh (KT18, KT17, KT20)
- County
- Surrey
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Great Burgh must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
If your business premises in Great Burgh were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Your questions about Artex removal in Great Burgh
Do you cover Great Burgh and the area around Tattenham Corner station?
Yes. Tattenham Corner station is close to the centre of Great Burgh, and we cover the whole area.
Is the Artex in my Great Burgh home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will explain the options.
Do you cover Great Burgh?
Yes. We cover Great Burgh and the surrounding area as part of Surrey. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Good to know
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other materials may need their own approach
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
What it might be made of
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Places near Great Burgh
Looking after things afterwards
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Some practical advice:
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Keep pets away
Things not to do
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Step by step
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Clear the way to the work area
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Artex in Great Burgh homes
Great Burgh is about 2 miles south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. For Artex jobs in Great Burgh, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Great Burgh is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Great Burgh, near St Mark or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Non-domestic buildings like Shawley Community Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. Great Burgh is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
This part of Surrey takes in KT18, KT17 and KT20, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. From Upland Drive, Upland Way and Downland Way or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Main roads around Great Burgh include the B290 and B2221; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. For properties just outside Great Burgh, we cover Tattenham Corner (1 mile west), Burgh Heath (1 mile east), Epsom Downs (1 mile north-west), Nork (1 mile north-east) and Langley Vale (1 mile west). We also cover nearby towns such as Guildford (15 miles west), Woking (15 miles west), Horley (10 miles south), Redhill (6 miles south-east), Ewell (3 miles north) and Reigate (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include The Ashley Centre (2.1 miles north-west) and Cockney Museum (3.7 miles north). Open spaces near Great Burgh include Cuddington Meadows and Colley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Aberdour School (0.8 miles east) and The Beacon School (0.9 miles east)
- Local pubs include Derby Arms (0.9 miles west)
Choosing the right option
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
How we work in Great Burgh
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Clear advice on your options
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- No removal until we know what it is
See how we price jobs and our cost guide.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site