Surrey · England
Artex Removal in Meadvale
Artex removal for Meadvale: removal of textured ceilings and walls. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Artex removal for Meadvale
Artex removal near Meadvale
If your renovation in Meadvale involves textured ceilings, test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. From coatings damaged by DIY and loft conversions and extensions, we cover coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard.
In places like Meadvale, textured ceilings are a common renovation find. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Location
- Meadvale (RH2, RH1)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Artex in Meadvale homes
Meadvale is about 1 mile south-east of Reigate, in Surrey. Meadvale is within our Surrey area, for Artex jobs of every size. Meadvale is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our area stretches from Meadvale to Crawley (about 8 miles away).
If you are refurbishing a rental near Earlswood (Surrey) station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. In older homes in Meadvale, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Meadvale; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the RH2 and RH1 postcode area and the streets around it. From Hazel Road, Willow Road and Arbutus Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Being close to the A2044, Meadvale is simple for us to get to. If your property is just outside Meadvale, we also cover Earlswood (1 mile east), Redhill (1 mile north-east), South Earlswood (1 mile south-east), Holmethorpe (2 miles north-east) and Salfords (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (3 miles south), Ewell (9 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (6 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include The Belfry (1.2 miles north-east) and Reigate Priory Museum (1 mile north-west). Open spaces near Meadvale include Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
- Schools near Meadvale include Dunottar School (less than half a mile north) and St John's Primary School (within half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Oak pub (within half a mile south-west)
Also near Meadvale
What else we do in Meadvale
How we price Artex removal
What changes the cost:
- The type of material and its condition
- The survey scope
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How easy it is to reach
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Photos that help
Photos often save us a visit:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Cracks or breaks
- Approximate dimensions
Every job is quoted in writing. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
Materials, one by one
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Common questions in Meadvale
Is the Artex in my Meadvale home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you work on properties in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings generally are not licensed.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Limits to be aware of
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- 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 before booking.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
What happens next
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
Some practical advice:
- Test every different coating
- Keep pets away
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Empty the rooms in advance
Things not to do
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Why people call us in Meadvale
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, which can make them crumble.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Damaged or cracked coatings
For a school such as Reigate School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
What your quote should include
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- If the price includes VAT
- What category of work it is
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Step by step
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- 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
Before we arrive
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Make sure we can get to the area
Ask for a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Which option is right?
A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
How we work in Meadvale
- Accredited laboratory results
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Covering London and the South East
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
Take a look at how we quote or the cost guide.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site