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Artex Removal for Hythe End
Artex removal in Hythe End: Artex removal, with testing first. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Ceilings coming down
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Flaking textured ceilings
Artex removal in Hythe End
Artex removal near Hythe End
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. A small sample tells you which you have, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. People often contact us about extensions that cut into ceilings and coatings scraped during DIY, including Artex ceilings, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses.
In a village like Hythe End, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Where
- Hythe End (TW19)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
In older properties, we often see:
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Non-domestic buildings like Strode's College should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What paperwork you get
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- Any exclusions
DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- The quantity or area
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Material and condition
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- An overall view
- Where we could park
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
The scope of Artex removal
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We need the room cleared
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
Your options compared
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why us?
- Records for your files
- Clear advice on your options
- Clear written quotes
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Read how we quote or our cost guide.
FAQs for Hythe End
Do you cover small places like Hythe End?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do older homes in Hythe End have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Hythe End can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will explain the options.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
How do I get a quote?
Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. Often you can stay in other rooms.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Also near Hythe End
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Materials, one by one
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Artex removal around Hythe End
Hythe End is about 1 mile north of Egham, in Surrey. If your Artex job is in Hythe End, let us know about access when you get in touch. Hythe End is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 14 miles away.
If you’re refurbishing flats near Wraysbury station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. In older homes in Hythe End, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Anywhere in TW19, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your property is on Feathers Lane, Sarsby Drive and Mafeking Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. If your property is just outside Hythe End, we also cover Egham (1 mile south), Wraysbury (1 mile north-west), Egham Hythe (1 mile south-east), Englefield Green (2 miles south-west) and Staines-upon-Thames (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (14 miles south), Woking (9 miles south), Camberley (11 miles south-west), Epsom (14 miles south-east), Ewell (14 miles south-east) and Walton-on-Thames (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Windsor Castle (3.9 miles north-west) and Ashford Hospital (3.1 miles east). Open spaces near Hythe End include Staines Reservoirs and St Ann's Hill.
- Schools near Hythe End include Manorcroft Primary School (1.1 miles south) and The Magna Carta School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Red Lion Public House (0.9 miles south)
How it works
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible and bagged or wrapped. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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After we’ve finished in Hythe End
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Going forward:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Give us room sizes
- File the test result and waste note
- Each different coating needs testing
Avoid these
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site