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Asbestos Artex Removal in Littleton, Surrey
Worried about asbestos in Littleton? We provide textured coating testing and removal, explained in plain English.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Walls before tiling
Artex removal near Littleton
Afterwards
The surface is left ready for making good.
Going forward:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Things not to do
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Artex removal in Littleton
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Littleton, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. People often contact us about rented homes refurbished between tenants and structural work through coated ceilings, including textured walls, stipple finishes and Artex ceilings.
In a village like Littleton, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, so you have a record.
- Where
- Littleton (TW17)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
A few things to be aware of:
- We need the room cleared
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Other materials may need their own approach
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we see
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
Choosing the right option
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
How we work in Littleton
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
Take a look at how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Questions from Littleton
Do you cover Littleton from London?
Littleton is about 17 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work near Shepperton station?
Yes, we cover Littleton and the area towards Shepperton station, about 1.2 miles south-east.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Only once you know it’s clear. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, so we quote after testing.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not every coating does: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. A sample test tells you which you have.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we will arrange to see it.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Where asbestos turns up
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding, dry scraping or drilling releases fibres.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Ceilings before skimming
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Damaged or cracked coatings
A school like Littleton CofE Infant School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the job needs notifying
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- VAT, clearly stated
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- The type of material and its condition
- Travel and parking
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How much there is
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Sending photos
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Street parking nearby
- Approximate dimensions
- An overall view
- Labels, if any
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Duty holders and landlords in Littleton
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
How it works
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and the room stays closed. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Getting ready
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
How to get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Can I do it myself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Towns and villages near Littleton
Textured ceilings in Littleton
Littleton is about 2 miles south of Ashford, in Surrey. If your Artex job is in Littleton, let us know about access. Littleton is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Shepperton station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. If your home is one of the older properties in Littleton, near Church of St Mary Magdalene or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
This part of Surrey takes in TW17, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Lion Close, Astleham Road and Korda Close, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Neighbouring places we cover include Shepperton Green (1 mile south-east), Laleham (1 mile north-west), Charlton (1 mile east), Littleton Common (1 mile north-east) and Ashford (2 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles south), Woking (8 miles south-west), Camberley (12 miles south-west), Epsom (10 miles south-east), Ewell (10 miles east) and Egham (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Ashford Hospital (2.3 miles north) and Spelthorne Museum (2.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Littleton includes St Ann's Hill and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
- Schools near Littleton include The Matthew Arnold School (1.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Three Horse Shoes Public House (0.8 miles west)
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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