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Asbestos Artex Removal in Merrow, Surrey
Buildings in Merrow built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers Artex removal, with testing first.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Rented flats before redecoration
Artex removal in Merrow
Artex removal near Merrow
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. Whether it’s ceilings before skimming and loft conversions and extensions, we cover stipple finishes, coated ceiling roses and Artex ceilings and more.
Homes in towns and villages like Merrow may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so test each different coating. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Area
- Merrow (GU1, GU4)
- Region
- Surrey
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- The survey scope
- Disposal costs
- How much there is
- The type of material and its condition
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- How we’d reach it
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Damaged areas
- Approximate dimensions
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
What happens
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. We’ll tell you when we have finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Warn neighbours if needed
Ask for a quote
Each job is priced individually. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Your questions about Artex removal in Merrow
Do textured ceilings in Merrow homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Is asbestos common in Merrow homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Merrow may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice.
Do you cover Merrow?
Yes. We cover Merrow and the surrounding area as part of Surrey. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Weighing up your options
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why us?
- Accredited laboratory results
- Houses, flats and business premises
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
For businesses and landlords in Merrow
If your business premises in Merrow were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
What we deal with in Merrow
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, so they may start to flake.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Loft conversions
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Landlord refurbishments
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Non-domestic buildings like Bushy Hill Junior School should already have records of any textured coatings.
What your quote should include
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What is not included
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
What happens next
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Once we’re done:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Clear the rooms before the work
Avoid these
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Artex in Merrow homes
Merrow is about 2 miles east of Guildford, in Surrey. Properties in Merrow range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover 395 places in Surrey.
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Clandon station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Older homes across Merrow may have coatings added during past renovations. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 4 miles of Merrow; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Here we cover the GU1 and GU4 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Park Lane, Grove Road and Wykeham Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Neighbouring places we cover include Burpham (1 mile north-west), Abbotswood (1 mile west), West Clandon (2 miles north-east), Guildford (2 miles west) and Chilworth (2 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Farnham (12 miles west), Ewell (14 miles north-east) and Egham (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (2.1 miles south-west) and Surrey Infantry Museum (0.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger and Silent Pool.
- Schools near Merrow include St Peter's Catholic School (under half a mile west) and St Peter's Catholic School (within half a mile west)
- Local pubs include The Horse And Groom Public House (within half a mile south)
Good to know
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
What it might be made of
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site