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Artex Removal in Leatherhead
Any pre-2000 building in Leatherhead may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings coming down
Artex removal in Leatherhead
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
How artex removal works in Leatherhead
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through, which is why testing first matters in Leatherhead. People often contact us about damaged or cracked coatings and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights, including coated plasterboard, swirl patterns and textured walls.
In a town like Leatherhead, textured ceilings turn up in houses from the 1960s to the 1990s. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Leatherhead (KT22)
- County
- Surrey
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Leatherhead
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Access to the area
- Disposal costs
- The type of material and its condition
- Travel and parking
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.
Helping us quote
When you send photos, these help most:
- The access route
- Where we could park
- A rough size or measurement
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Can I do it myself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Artex in Leatherhead homes
Leatherhead is about 4 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Leatherhead is within our Surrey area, whatever the size of the job. We work in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. We work right across the region, from Leatherhead to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
In older homes in Leatherhead, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. If you are refurbishing flats near Leatherhead station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Leatherhead is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Here we cover the KT22 postcode area. Local streets include High Street, Church Road and Station Road; we cover every one. Leatherhead is on the A24 and A245, which makes it simple to get to. If your property is just outside Leatherhead, we also cover Fetcham (1 mile west), Mickleham (2 miles south), Great Bookham (2 miles south-west), Westhumble (3 miles south) and Little Bookham (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (4 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (8 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Walton on the Hill (3.5 miles east) and Headley Court (2.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Claremont Lake and Jubilee Wood.
- Nearby schools include St Andrew's Catholic School (0.6 miles north-east) and St Andrew's Catholic School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Duke's Head Public House (less than half a mile south)
What’s included, and what is not
What’s in and what’s out:
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We need the room cleared
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials in Leatherhead
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
What we deal with in Leatherhead
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, which can make them look newer than they are.
These are some of the things we deal with in Leatherhead:
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings damaged by DIY
For a school such as Leatherhead Trinity School and Children's Centre, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
What happens next
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Test every different coating
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Empty the rooms in advance
Don’ts
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Questions from Leatherhead
Do textured ceilings in Leatherhead homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you cover Leatherhead and the area around Leatherhead station?
Yes, we cover Leatherhead, including the streets around Leatherhead station.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
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.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
How do I get a quote?
Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
The process
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Tell us about parking and access
How to get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
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What else we do in Leatherhead
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note