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Asbestos Artex Removal in Hammer, Surrey
Artex removal in Hammer and across Surrey: removal of textured ceilings and walls, with written paperwork.
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Asbestos help in Hammer
How artex removal works in Hammer
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. We often deal with coated plasterboard, swirl patterns and stipple finishes, and typical jobs are ceilings before downlights go in and structural work through coated ceilings.
Village homes like those in Hammer have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Where
- Hammer (GU27)
- Region
- Surrey
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Duty holders and landlords in Hammer
If you run a business from older premises in Hammer, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
What it costs
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- The type of material and its condition
- How many samples are needed
- The quantity or area
- How much waste there is
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Cracks or breaks
- Where we could park
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- An overall view
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Why people call us in Hammer
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Loft conversions
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Damaged or cracked coatings
In older homes in Hammer, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
What your quote should include
- How fibres will be kept down
- What is not included
- What category of work it is
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Textured ceilings in Hammer
Hammer is about 9 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. For Artex jobs in Hammer, tell us about parking and access. Hammer is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we work. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like Woolmer Hill School should already have records of any textured coatings. For rented flats close to Haslemere station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Hammer is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Anywhere in GU27, we can help with Artex removal. Streets in the area include Hammer Lane, Moor Road and Copse Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Neighbouring places we cover include Woolmer Hill (1 mile south), Hammer Bottom (1 mile west), Shottermill (1 mile east), Bramshott Chase (1 mile north) and Linchmere (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Guildford (14 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (9 miles north-east) and Farncombe (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (2 miles east). The countryside around Hammer includes Lynchmere Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Local schools include Camelsdale Primary School (0.7 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Prince of Wales pub (within half a mile west)
Your options compared
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why us?
- Clear written quotes
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Records for your files
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
FAQs for Hammer
Do you come out to small villages like Hammer?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, so we quote after testing.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
Can I just skim over it?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it first, and record that it’s there.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
DIY and asbestos
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.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
What happens
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, with no sanding or dry scraping. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Ask for a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will recommend the right option.
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Also in Hammer
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
The scope of Artex removal
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:
- We need the room cleared
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials in Hammer
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site