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Asbestos Artex Removal in Jacobs Well, Surrey
Buildings in Jacobs Well built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Rented flats before redecoration
Artex removal near Jacobs Well
Artex removal for Jacobs Well properties
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We will explain which suits your rooms. People often contact us about coatings in the way of electrical work and extensions that cut into ceilings, including coated plasterboard, coated ceiling roses and textured walls.
Village homes like those in Jacobs Well have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, so you have a record.
- Location
- Jacobs Well (GU4)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
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.
Responsibilities for owners
For managing agents and freeholders in Jacobs Well, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
What’s included, and what is not
A few things to be aware of:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- 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
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials in Jacobs Well
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
Nearby places to Jacobs Well
After the job
The surface is left ready for making good.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Send photos of the coatings
- Give us room sizes
Avoid these
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
What it might be made of
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Artex removal around Jacobs Well
Jacobs Well is about 1 mile north of Guildford, in Surrey. We work across Jacobs Well and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey.
A school like Weyfield Academy should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. Older homes across Jacobs Well may have coatings added during past renovations. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Jacobs Well, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Wherever your property is in GU4, we can help with Artex removal. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Douglas Close, Barnett Row and Queenhythe Crescent or the roads around them, wherever it is in Jacobs Well. For properties just outside Jacobs Well, we cover Bellfields (1 mile south-west), Sutton Green (1 mile north-east), Burpham (1 mile south-east), Stoughton (1 mile south-west) and Pyle Hill (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also work in Woking (3 miles north), Camberley (8 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (11 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-east) and Egham (11 miles north).
Nearby you will also find The Peacocks (3.6 miles north) and Guildford Castle (2.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Silent Pool and Littlefield Common.
- Schools near Jacobs Well include Pond Meadow School (0.9 miles south-west) and Christ's College (1 mile south-west)
Your questions about Artex removal in Jacobs Well
Do you cover small places like Jacobs Well?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you work near Worplesdon station?
Yes, we cover Jacobs Well and the area towards Worplesdon station, about 1.5 miles north.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
How much does Artex removal cost in Jacobs Well?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then get advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Is my textured ceiling in Jacobs Well asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many do not. A test will tell you.
What happens
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Related guides
Where asbestos turns up
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Worplesdon station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
What to look for in a quote
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Whether VAT is included
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
How we price Artex removal
What changes the cost:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How many samples are needed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Disposal costs
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Sending photos
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A clear close-up
- A rough size or measurement
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site