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Asbestos Artex Removal in Hooley, Greater London
Artex removal in Hooley and across Greater London: textured coating testing and removal, with written paperwork.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings coming down
Artex removal in Hooley
How we work
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a 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
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
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 advise.
Helpful guides
Artex removal near Hooley
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, across Hooley. Common materials are coated ceiling roses, textured walls and Artex ceilings, and people generally contact us about landlord refurbishments and structural work through coated ceilings.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in places like Hooley, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Hooley (CR5, RH1)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Hooley: your questions answered
Is asbestos common in Hooley homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
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.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, so we quote after testing.
Can I just skim over it?
It’s an option for an intact coating: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Options to consider in Hooley
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and it remains in place. Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.
Why choose us
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Domestic and commercial work
- No removal until we know what it is
See our prices page or our cost guide.
Nearby places to Hooley
What else we do in Hooley
What we deal with in Hooley
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings already disturbed
- Flaking textured ceilings
If you are refurbishing a rental near Chipstead station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What to look for in a quote
- The method and controls
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- What category of work it is
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
For landlords, agents and businesses
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
What affects the price in Hooley
We base our quote on:
- The size of the job
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The type of material and its condition
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A rough size or measurement
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Can I do it myself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
What it might be made of
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Textured ceilings in Hooley
Hooley is about 2 miles south-west of Coulsdon, in Greater London. We cover Hooley as part of Greater London, whatever the size of the job. We work in 764 places across Greater London. We work right across the region, from Hooley to Crawley (about 13 miles away).
A school like Coulsdon Sixth Form College should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. In older homes in Hooley, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Hooley is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Wherever your property is in CR5 and RH1, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a property on Church Lane Avenue, Church Lane Drive and Brighton Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Hooley. Nearby, we also cover Netherne on-the-Hill (1 mile east), Merstham (2 miles south), Mugswell (2 miles south-west), Gatton (2 miles south) and South Merstham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include London (15 miles north), City of Westminster (15 miles north), Kensington (15 miles north), Brompton (14 miles north), Stockwell (12 miles north) and Orpington (13 miles north-east).
Hooley is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
A little further out are East Surrey Museum (3.4 miles east) and St Lawrence's Hospital (2.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and South London Downs National Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The White Hart pub (0.7 miles north-west)
After the job
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Send photos of the coatings
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Give us room sizes
What to avoid
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note