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Artex Removal for Molesey
Artex removal for Molesey: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Asbestos help in Molesey
Textured ceilings in Molesey
Molesey is about 6 miles west of Wimbledon, in Surrey. We work across Molesey and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
A school like The Orchard Infant School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. If you are refurbishing flats near Hampton Court station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Wherever your property is in KT8, KT7 and KT10, Artex removal is available. Your property could be on Bell Road, Park Road and Kent Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Molesey. Molesey is on the A309, which makes it simple to get to. Nearby, we also cover Weston Green (1 mile south-east), Thames Ditton (1 mile south-east), Lower Green (1 mile south-west), Hinchley Wood (1 mile south-east) and Long Ditton (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (11 miles south-west), Epsom (5 miles south-east), Redhill (13 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles south-east) and Egham (9 miles west).
A little further out are Bentall Centre (2.4 miles north-east) and Municipal Borough of Surbiton (2.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Molesey include The Lake and The Wood.
- Local schools include Esher College (0.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Albion pub (0.6 miles north-east)
Artex removal in Molesey
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Typical materials include stipple finishes, coated plasterboard and coated ceiling roses, and typical jobs are landlord refurbishments and textured walls before a refit.
In a smaller place like Molesey, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes, and testing comes first. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Area
- Molesey (KT8, KT7, KT10)
- County
- Surrey
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Molesey
Do you cover Molesey from London?
Molesey is about 13 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you cover Molesey and the area around Hampton Court station?
Yes, we cover Molesey and the area towards Hampton Court station, about 0.7 miles north-east.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
You can, if it’s intact: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote after testing.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
DIY and asbestos
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Step by step
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. We will 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
How to prepare
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Clear the way to the work area
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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How we price Artex removal
Every quote reflects:
- Parking and access charges
- Access to the area
- What the material is and its state
- Disposal costs
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Approximate dimensions
- The access route
- Cracks or breaks
To get a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
What we deal with in Molesey
Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.
People generally contact us about one of these:
- Ceilings coming down
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings before skimming
- Textured walls before a refit
Older homes across Molesey may have coatings added during past renovations.
Questions to ask before booking
- What isn’t included
- If the price includes VAT
- The documents you will receive
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
Weighing up your options
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Why us?
- Clear advice on your options
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Work done to the regulations
Take a look at how we quote or published price ranges.
For businesses and landlords in Molesey
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Molesey must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
If you run a business from older premises in Molesey, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Looking after things afterwards
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- File the test result and waste note
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Plan around the closed rooms
What to avoid
Test before the builders arrive.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Places near Molesey
What else we do in Molesey
- 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