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Asbestos Artex Removal in Old Woking, Surrey

Artex removal in Old Woking: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.

Walls before tiling
Rented flats before redecoration
Ceilings before plastering

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Artex removal near Old Woking

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Artex removal near Old Woking

According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. We often deal with Artex ceilings, stipple finishes and coated plasterboard, and people generally contact us about ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit.

In towns and villages like Old Woking, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.

Location: Old Woking (GU22, GU23)
Region: Surrey
Service: Textured ceilings and walls
You receive: Test result and waste paperwork
Price: Quoted individually, in writing
Telephone: 07833 053 749
Last updated: 26 October 2026

Good to know

Worth knowing before booking:

We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately

Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.

Materials in Old Woking

Coated plasterboard
Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Textured walls
Swirl and stipple patterns
Artex ceilings
Patched or painted coatings

What affects the price in Old Woking

The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:

The size of the job
How easy it is to reach
Travel and parking
Disposal costs

What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.

Helping us quote

A few photos can save a site visit:

Labels, if any
An idea of size
A clear close-up
An overall view

Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.

Materials we deal with

Textured walls

Walls are treated like ceilings.

Patched areas

Different areas may need separate samples.

Where asbestos turns up

Many ceilings have years of paint on them, which can make them look newer than they are.

These are some of the things we deal with in Old Woking:

Ceilings before skimming
Coatings in the way of electrical work
Rented flats before redecoration
Walls before tiling

For rented flats close to Woking station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.

Questions to ask before booking

Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
What is not included

What to check before booking

Landlords, managing agents and employers

If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Old Woking, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.

Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.

Questions from Old Woking

Do you work near Woking station?

Yes. Woking station is about 1.4 miles north-west of Old Woking, and we cover both.

Do you come out to small villages like Old Woking?

We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.

Do you cover Old Woking?

Yes, Old Woking is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.

What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?

Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.

Does someone need to be there?

We need access to every area in the job.

Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?

Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but never sand it first, and keep a record.

Should all asbestos be removed?

No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.

Should I check for asbestos before buying?

Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.

Doing it yourself?

Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.

A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.

Old Woking properties and textured coatings

Old Woking is about 2 miles south-east of Woking, in Surrey. Homes, landlords and businesses in Old Woking contact us for Artex jobs about all kinds of jobs. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.

If your home is one of the older properties in Old Woking, near St Peter's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Non-domestic buildings like Kingfield Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. Old Woking is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.

We handle Artex jobs in every part of GU22 and GU23. Local streets include Ford Road, Farm Road and High Street; we cover every one. Neighbouring places we cover include Westfield (1 mile west), Pyrford Village (2 miles north-east), Woking (2 miles north-west), Pyrford (2 miles north-east) and Horsell (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (4 miles south), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (12 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west), Ewell (13 miles east) and Egham (9 miles north).

Nearby you’ll also find The Peacocks (1.5 miles north-west) and Woking Community Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Old Woking include Pewley Hill and Boldermere Lake.

Schools near Old Woking include St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School (0.6 miles north-west) and St John the Baptist School (0.6 miles north-west)
Local pubs include The New Inn (0.6 miles south)

Your options compared

Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.