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Artex Removal for Laleham
Looking for Artex removal in Laleham? We work across Laleham and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
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Artex removal around Laleham
Laleham is about 1 mile south-east of Staines-upon-Thames, in Surrey. For Artex jobs in Laleham, tell us about parking and access. Laleham is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
In older homes in Laleham, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Non-domestic buildings like Laleham CofE VA Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
This part of Surrey takes in TW18. Streets in the area include Northfield Road, Willowmead and Staines Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Close by, we cover Littleton (1 mile south-east), Ashford (2 miles north-east), Shepperton Green (2 miles south-east), Littleton Common (2 miles east) and Charlton (2 miles east). We also cover nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles south), Woking (8 miles south-west), Camberley (12 miles south-west), Epsom (11 miles south-east), Ewell (11 miles south-east) and Egham (3 miles west).
A little further out are Spelthorne Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Ashford Hospital (2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Laleham include St Ann's Hill and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
- Schools near Laleham include The Matthew Arnold School (0.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Three Horse Shoes Public House (0.5 miles south)
Artex removal near Laleham
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. Typical jobs include coatings damaged by DIY and textured walls before a refit, involving coated plasterboard, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes.
Homes in areas like Laleham may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so each type needs testing. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Area
- Laleham (TW18)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Afterwards
File the result and the paperwork.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Photos help us quote
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Each different coating needs testing
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
Avoid these
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
A closer look at the materials
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Common questions in Laleham
Is asbestos common in Laleham homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is the Artex in my Laleham home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings don’t contain asbestos. The only way to know is to test a sample.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
What happens
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. The work area is kept clear while we’re working.
- 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
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Getting ready
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Related guides
Weighing up your options
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Why choose us
- Across London and the South East
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
Limits to be aware of
Worth knowing before booking:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials in Laleham
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
For businesses and landlords in Laleham
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Where asbestos turns up
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, which can make them crumble.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings before skimming
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
For rented flats close to Staines station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Before you book anyone
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What category of work it is
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- Suitable insurance for the work
Nearby places to Laleham
What else we do in Laleham
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note