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Artex Removal for Newdigate
Looking for Artex removal in Newdigate? We work across Newdigate and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings before skimming
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DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Artex removal for Newdigate properties
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. A small sample tells you which you have, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. Typical materials include stipple finishes, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard, and typical jobs are coatings damaged by leaks and ceilings due for plastering or skimming.
Rural homes near Newdigate have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Where
- Newdigate (RH5)
- County
- Surrey
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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Newdigate questions
Could my house in Newdigate contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Newdigate can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
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.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Newdigate properties and textured coatings
Newdigate is about 5 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. Anywhere in Newdigate, just send the postcode. We work in 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Crawley, about 6 miles away.
For rented flats close to Holmwood station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. For a school such as Newdigate CofE Endowed Aided Infant School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 4 miles of Newdigate; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Anywhere in RH5, we can help with Artex removal. Whether your property is on Church Road, Underhill Road and Village Street or anywhere nearby, we can help. For properties just outside Newdigate, we cover Cudworth (1 mile east), Parkgate (1 mile north-east), Shellwood Cross (2 miles north), Russ Hill (2 miles south-east) and Nalderswood (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (14 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north), Horley (5 miles east), Redhill (7 miles north-east), Ewell (13 miles north) and Reigate (6 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Langley Green Hospital (4.9 miles south-east) and Betchworth Castle (4.9 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
- Local pubs include Six Bells pub (within half a mile south)
Where asbestos turns up
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, which can make them look newer than they are.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Older homes across Newdigate may have coatings added during past renovations.
What to look for in a quote
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What paperwork you get
- VAT, clearly stated
For landlords, agents and businesses
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
The process
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, with no sanding or dry scraping. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Dig out previous surveys
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Clear the way to the work area
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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What affects the price in Newdigate
The cost depends on:
- Parking and access charges
- Material and condition
- How much waste there is
- Access to the area
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- Cracks or breaks
- A picture of the whole area
- How we’d reach it
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Afterwards
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- File the test result and waste note
Things not to do
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
The scope of Artex removal
Before you book, note that:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Options to consider in Newdigate
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why choose us
- Covering London and the South East
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Reports and results you can share
- Accredited laboratory results
Take a look at how we price jobs or our 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
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site