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Artex Removal in Lightwater
Artex removal for properties in Lightwater and Surrey: removal of textured ceilings and walls, with written paperwork.
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings already disturbed
Artex removal near Lightwater
Lightwater: your questions answered
Do you cover Lightwater and the area around Bagshot station?
Yes, we cover Lightwater and the area towards Bagshot station, about 1.3 miles north-west.
Do textured ceilings in Lightwater homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both work; it depends on the room. We’ll explain the options.
How can I get a price?
Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
About our artex removal in Lightwater
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Lightwater, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Whether it’s ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights, we deal with coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and Artex ceilings.
In places like Lightwater, textured ceilings are a common renovation find, and testing comes first. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- Lightwater (GU18, GU19)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
How to prepare
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Dig out previous surveys
Ask for a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
Related guides
What it might be made of
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
Artex in Lightwater homes
Lightwater is about 3 miles east of Camberley, in Surrey. We work across Lightwater and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Lightwater is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We work right across the region, from Lightwater to Guildford (about 8 miles away).
For a school such as Hammond School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. If you are refurbishing a rental near Bagshot station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the GU18 and GU19 postcode area. Local streets include Ambleside Road, Ridgeway Close and Shrublands Drive; we cover every one. Neighbouring places we cover include Donkey Town (1 mile south-east), Bagshot (1 mile north-west), Windlesham (1 mile north-east), Lucas Green (2 miles south-east) and West End (2 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Guildford (8 miles south-east), Woking (5 miles south-east), Camberley (3 miles west), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Egham (8 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Brookwood Hospital (3.3 miles south-east) and The Museum of The National Rifle Association (2.7 miles south). Open spaces near Lightwater include Brookwood Lye.
- Schools near Lightwater include Gordon's School (1.2 miles east)
Options to consider in Lightwater
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What you get
- Clear written quotes
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
What happens next
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Test every different coating
- Photos help us quote
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- File the test result and waste note
Don’ts
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Prices and what affects them
Our quotes take into account:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- What the material is and its state
- The size of the job
- The survey scope
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- An idea of size
- A close-up from a safe distance
Send us the address in Lightwater, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
Responsibilities for owners
If you manage or own a block in Lightwater, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Typical Artex jobs in Lightwater
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, so they may start to flake.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Older homes across Lightwater may have coatings added during past renovations.
Before booking anyone
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- How fibres will be kept down
- If the price includes VAT
Should you do it yourself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Places near Lightwater
More for properties in Lightwater
- 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