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Asbestos Artex Removal in Horsell, Surrey
Worried about asbestos in Horsell? We provide testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, explained in plain English.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Rented flats before redecoration
Artex removal near Horsell
How artex removal works in Horsell
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation, which is why testing first matters in Horsell. Typical jobs include textured walls before a refit and ceilings coming down, including swirl patterns, coated plasterboard and coated ceiling roses.
In a smaller place like Horsell, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes, and testing comes first. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Where
- Horsell (GU21, GU22)
- Region
- Surrey
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price Artex removal
The cost depends on:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The size of the job
- Access to the area
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- A clear close-up
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The access route
- Visible markings
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Places near Horsell
More for properties in Horsell
Materials, one by one
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Horsell questions
Do you cover Horsell from London?
Horsell is about 23 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work near Woking station?
Yes, we cover Horsell and the area towards Woking station, about 0.7 miles south.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Usually not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
Horsell properties and textured coatings
Horsell is about 1 mile north-east of Woking, in Surrey. Horsell has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 6 miles away.
Older homes across Horsell may have coatings added during past renovations. If you’re refurbishing flats near Woking station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Anywhere in GU21 and GU22, Artex removal is available. Streets in the area include Elm Road, Heath Road and Popes Lane, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Horsell sits on or near the A3046, so mention parking if the property is on one. Nearby, we also cover Woking (1 mile south-west), Goldsworth Park (1 mile south-west), Mimbridge (1 mile north-west), Sheerwater (1 mile east) and St John's (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (6 miles south), Camberley (7 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west), Ewell (13 miles east) and Egham (7 miles north).
A little further out are The Hockey Museum (0.7 miles south) and Woking Community Hospital (1 mile south). Within reach you’ll find Gracious Pond and Boldermere Lake.
- Local schools include The Horsell Village School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion pub (0.6 miles south-west)
Afterwards
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Photos help us quote
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Plan around the closed rooms
Avoid these
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
The process
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, and keep the coating damp as we work. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Getting ready
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
Get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Helpful guides
For businesses and landlords in Horsell
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
The scope of Artex removal
A few things to be aware of:
- We need the room cleared
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Options to consider in Horsell
Plastering over it avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why people choose us
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Clear advice on your options
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Doing it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site