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Asbestos Artex Removal in Guildford, Surrey
Worried about asbestos in Guildford? We provide removal of textured ceilings and walls, explained in plain English.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Textured walls before a refit
- Loft conversions
Artex removal for Guildford
Artex removal near Guildford
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, across Guildford. People often contact us about ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and extensions that cut into ceilings, including coated ceiling roses, textured walls and swirl patterns.
Across Guildford, plenty of homes still have textured ceilings, which should be tested before renovation. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
How we price Artex removal
Our quotes take into account:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How much waste there is
- Material and condition
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Visible markings
- Cracks or breaks
- An idea of size
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
What happens
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing, so there is no confusion.
- 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
Getting ready
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
Ask for a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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Artex removal around Guildford
Guildford is about 27 miles south-west of London, in Surrey. Properties in Guildford range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We work in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you are refurbishing a rental near London Road (Guildford) station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. A school like Sandfield Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Guildford; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Artex jobs anywhere in GU1, GU2, GU4 and GU3 start with the postcode and some photos. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Church Road, Market Street and High Street, wherever it is in Guildford. Guildford sits on or near the A3 and A25; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. For properties just outside Guildford, we cover Bellfields (1 mile north), Abbotswood (1 mile south-east), Stoughton (1 mile north-west), Westborough (1 mile west) and Burpham (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (13 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in Surrey, Guildford has a wide mix of older and newer buildings.
A little further out are Guildford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Guildford House (0.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Silent Pool and Pewley Hill.
- Local schools include Surrey Maths School (0.5 miles south-west) and Guildford High School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The King's Head pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Nearby places to Guildford
Other services in Guildford
Why people call us in Guildford
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
These come up again and again:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
In older homes in Guildford, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Questions to ask before booking
- What paperwork you get
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
Duty holders and landlords in Guildford
If you run a business from older premises in Guildford, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Guildford must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Guildford: your questions answered
Do older homes in Guildford have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Guildford may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near London Road (Guildford) station?
Yes, we cover Guildford and the area towards London Road (Guildford) station, about 0.6 miles south-east.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Choosing the right option
Test, leave, cover or remove? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is generally better. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why people choose us
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Across London and the South East
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
Read how we quote or our cost guide.
What we do and do not cover
We are upfront about what’s included:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Other materials may need their own approach
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
What happens next
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Once we’re done:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Keep pets away
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Each different coating needs testing
Things not to do
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note