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Artex Removal for Milford
Artex removal for properties in Milford and Surrey: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, with written paperwork.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Landlord refurbishments
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Artex removal near Milford
Artex in Milford homes
Milford is about 6 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Anywhere in Milford, just send the postcode. We work in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 6 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like Milford School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. In older homes in Milford, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Milford, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of GU8. Streets in the area include Church Road, Upper Manor Road and Elmside, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Nearby, we also cover Mousehill (1 mile south-west), Cramhurst (1 mile south), Upper Eashing (1 mile north), Ockford Ridge (1 mile south-east) and Lower Eashing (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Guildford (6 miles north-east), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north-west), Dorking (14 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Godalming Museum (1.7 miles north-east) and Milford Hospital (1 mile east). Open spaces near Milford include Lower Lake and Frith Hill.
- Schools near Milford include Rodborough (0.6 miles south) and St Hilary's School (1.5 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The White Lion pub (under half a mile south-west)
Artex removal near Milford
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Milford, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. Whether it’s ceilings coming down and coatings already disturbed, we cover Artex ceilings, swirl patterns and textured walls.
In places like Milford, textured ceilings are a common renovation find. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Area
- Milford (GU8)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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Milford: your questions answered
Is asbestos common in Milford homes?
Any home in Milford built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do textured ceilings in Milford homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
How much does Artex removal cost in Milford?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Do you work in Milford?
We do: Milford is within the area we cover in Surrey. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
What it might be made of
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Doing it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: 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, so avoid them completely.
Duty holders and landlords in Milford
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
How it works
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- 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
How to prepare
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Ask for a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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After we’ve finished in Milford
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, and you get the paperwork.
Some practical advice:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Book your plasterer after removal
- File the test result and waste note
- Plan around the closed rooms
Avoid these
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Limits to be aware of
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials in Milford
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- What the material is and its state
- Access to the area
- The size of the job
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
Photo tips:
- An idea of size
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Where we could park
- A picture of the whole area
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Your options compared
Test, leave, cover or remove? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is typically best. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why people choose us
- Clear advice on your options
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Reports and results you can share
- Covering London and the South East
Read how we quote and published price ranges.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note