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Asbestos Artex Removal in Malden Rushett, Greater London
Worried about asbestos in Malden Rushett? We provide textured coating testing and removal, explained in plain English.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Asbestos help in Malden Rushett
Artex removal for Malden Rushett properties
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry. Typical jobs include coatings in the way of electrical work and extensions that cut into ceilings, involving coated ceiling roses, textured walls and stipple finishes.
In flats and houses around Malden Rushett, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Malden Rushett (KT9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
How we price Artex removal
The cost depends on:
- How easy it is to reach
- How much waste there is
- How many samples are needed
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Helping us quote
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- An idea of size
- An overall view
- A clear close-up
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Where asbestos turns up
Older coatings are often painted over many times, so age is hard to judge.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Non-domestic buildings like Chessington Community College should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any exclusions
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Which areas and materials are covered
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
Textured ceilings in Malden Rushett
Malden Rushett is about 2 miles north of Ashtead, in Greater London. If your Artex job is in Malden Rushett, let us know about access when you get in touch. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. We work right across the region, from Malden Rushett to Guildford (about 13 miles away).
If you are refurbishing flats near Chessington South station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Malden Rushett is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We cover Artex jobs across KT9. Whether your property is on Silverglade, Leatherhead Road and West Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Other places close to Malden Rushett we cover include Barwell (1 mile north), Pachesham Park (1 mile south-west), Claygate (2 miles north-west), Oxshott (2 miles west) and Ashtead (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include London (15 miles north-east), City of Westminster (14 miles north-east), Marylebone (14 miles north-east), Kensington (12 miles north-east), Brompton (13 miles north-east) and Stockwell (12 miles north-east).
As a London location, Malden Rushett is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Other landmarks nearby include Chessington Castle Hill (1.8 miles north-east) and The Ashley Centre (2.2 miles east). The countryside around Malden Rushett includes The Lake and Jubilee Wood.
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (2.7 miles north)
Materials we deal with
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Your options compared
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Why people choose us
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Across London and the South East
- Clear advice on your options
See how we quote or the cost guide.
Your questions about Artex removal in Malden Rushett
Do textured ceilings in Malden Rushett homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do older homes in Malden Rushett have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Malden Rushett may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We’ll give you dates when we quote.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is generally needed.
Looking after things afterwards
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Empty the rooms in advance
What to avoid
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
How it works
We bag and label the waste as we work, for disposal at a permitted site. We’ll tell you when we’ve finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a 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
- Dig out previous surveys
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Related guides
For landlords, agents and businesses
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
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.
Other services in Malden Rushett
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site