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Asbestos Artex Removal in Hook, Greater London
Found something that might be asbestos in Hook? We provide Artex removal, with testing first, explained in plain English.
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings before skimming
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Artex removal in Hook
Afterwards
The surface is left ready for making good.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Send photos of the coatings
What to avoid
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Test before the builders arrive.
Artex removal in Hook
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Hook, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. We often deal with swirl patterns, coated ceiling roses and textured walls, and people generally contact us about walls before tiling and landlord refurbishments.
In London conversions like those in Hook, one ceiling may have several coatings from different decades, so we test each coating. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Area
- Hook (KT9, KT6, KT10)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Options to consider in Hook
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Why people choose us
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Clear written quotes
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
Read how we quote and our cost guide.
Hook questions
Do older homes in Hook have asbestos?
If your home in Hook was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Is the Artex in my Hook home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
What’s included, and what is not
The usual limits are:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Artex removal around Hook
Hook is about 2 miles north-west of Ewell, in Greater London. Homes, landlords and businesses in Hook contact us for Artex jobs about all kinds of jobs. Hook is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
A school like St Paul's CofE Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Chessington North station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Hook; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Artex jobs anywhere in KT9, KT6 and KT10 start with the postcode and some photos. Local streets include Elm Road, Moor Lane and Glen Road; we cover every one. Being close to the A243, Hook is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Hook we cover include Ditton Hill (1 mile north), Barwell (1 mile south-west), Long Ditton (1 mile north), Hinchley Wood (1 mile north-west) and Claygate (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (13 miles north-east), City of Westminster (12 miles north-east), Marylebone (12 miles north-east), Kensington (10 miles north-east), St Pancras (14 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (15 miles north-east).
As a London location, Hook is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
A little further out are Chessington Castle Hill (1 mile south-east) and Municipal Borough of Surbiton (0.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hook include Kingston Hill Road area and The Lake.
- Nearby schools include Southborough High School (0.6 miles north) and Shrewsbury House School (0.9 miles north)
Landlords, managing agents and employers
For managing agents and freeholders in Hook, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Hook must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Towns and villages near Hook
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How we work
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. The work area is kept clear while we are working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Let us know where we can park
How to get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
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How we price Artex removal
Every quote reflects:
- The type of material and its condition
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How much waste there is
- How much there is
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Sending photos
For a quick quote, include:
- Approximate dimensions
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site