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Asbestos Artex Removal in Merle Common, Surrey
Artex removal in Merle Common: Artex removal, with testing first. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Loft conversions
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings before plastering
Artex removal for Merle Common
For businesses and landlords in Merle Common
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Artex removal near Merle Common
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. Common materials are coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and textured walls, and people generally contact us about coatings in the way of electrical work and damaged or cracked coatings.
In areas like Merle Common, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Where
- Merle Common (RH8)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Also near Merle Common
What else we do in Merle Common
Your options compared
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
What you get
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Artex in Merle Common homes
Merle Common is about 6 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Wherever your property is in Merle Common, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we’ll quote. We work in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. We work right across the region, from Merle Common to Crawley (about 12 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Holland Junior School should already have records of any textured coatings.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the RH8 postcode area. We also carry out Artex jobs in Crowhurst (1 mile south-west), Troy Town (2 miles south-east), Hurst Green (2 miles north-west), Pains-Hill (2 miles north) and Crowhurst Lane End (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Epsom (14 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles west), Redhill (8 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (9 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Tandridge Priory (2.1 miles north) and Haxted Watermill Museum (2.5 miles south). The countryside around Merle Common includes Botley Hill and Bay Pond.
- Schools near Merle Common include Oxted School (2.4 miles north)
Questions from Merle Common
Do you cover Merle Common from London?
Merle Common is about 19 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you come out to small villages like Merle Common?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
How much does Artex removal cost in Merle Common?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both are options: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll recommend one for each room.
Do you work in Merle Common?
Yes. We cover Merle Common and the surrounding area as part of Surrey. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
Do you work in flats?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
The scope of Artex removal
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
How we price Artex removal
Every quote reflects:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Travel and parking
- The size of the job
- Material and condition
Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Where we could park
- Approximate dimensions
- A photo of the whole area
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
What it might be made of
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Step by step
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Make sure we can get to the area
Getting a price
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Typical Artex jobs in Merle Common
Many trades want a test result first.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings coming down
For rented flats close to Hurst Green station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Before you book anyone
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- VAT, clearly stated
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
DIY and asbestos
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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