Surrey · England
Artex Removal for Old Dean
Artex removal for Old Dean: textured coating testing and removal. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Walls before tiling
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Flaking textured ceilings
Get a quote for Old Dean
How artex removal works in Old Dean
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We’ll talk you through the options for your rooms in Old Dean. Common materials are coated plasterboard, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings, and typical jobs are ceilings before plastering and ceilings coming down.
In a smaller place like Old Dean, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes, and testing comes first. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Where
- Old Dean (GU15, GU19)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
What we do and don’t cover
A few things to be aware of:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
Weighing up your options
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why us?
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Houses, flats and business premises
Read how we quote and our cost guide.
Old Dean properties and textured coatings
Old Dean is about 1 mile north-east of Camberley, in Surrey. We cover Old Dean as part of Surrey, whatever the size of the job. We work in 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Old Dean to Guildford (9 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Collingwood College should already have records of any textured coatings. For rented flats close to Camberley station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the GU15 and GU19 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Esher Road, Gibbet Lane and Sutton Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Close by, we cover Camberley (1 mile south-west), York Town (2 miles south-west), Frimley (3 miles south), College Town (3 miles west) and Watchmoor (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (9 miles south-east), Woking (7 miles east), Farnham (10 miles south), Egham (9 miles north-east), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles east) and Staines-upon-Thames (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Frimley Park Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Surrey Heath Museum (1.4 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
- Nearby schools include Pine Ridge Infant School (less than half a mile north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Jolly Farmer pub (within half a mile south-east)
Where asbestos turns up
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
These are some of the things we deal with in Old Dean:
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings before plastering
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Loft conversions
Older homes across Old Dean may have coatings added during past renovations.
Comparing quotes
- Which areas and materials are covered
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Common questions in Old Dean
Do older homes in Old Dean have asbestos?
Any home in Old Dean built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Old Dean and the area around Camberley station?
Yes, we cover Old Dean and the area towards Camberley station, about 1.5 miles south-west.
Do you work in Old Dean?
Yes. We cover Old Dean and the surrounding area as part of Surrey. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Can I just skim over it?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote once we know what it contains.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
How we work
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. The work area is kept clear while we’re working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Get a quote
You will get a written quote. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Helpful guides
After the job
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Book your plasterer after removal
Don’ts
Test before the builders arrive.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Other services in Old Dean
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note