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Asbestos Artex Removal in Onslow Village, Surrey
Worried about asbestos in Onslow Village? Our service covers removal of textured ceilings and walls, with clear advice at each step.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Artex removal in Onslow Village
Artex removal for Onslow Village properties
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. Testing a sample tells you, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. Whether it’s ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and extensions that cut into ceilings, we cover swirl patterns, stipple finishes and coated plasterboard.
In Onslow Village, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so test each different coating. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need.
- Location
- Onslow Village (GU2, GU3)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Your options compared
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Why us?
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- No removal until we know what it is
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
See our prices page or the cost guide.
What we do and do not cover
To be clear about the scope:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
Step by step
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. The work area is kept clear while we’re working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Dig out previous surveys
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
Ask for a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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What we deal with in Onslow Village
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so a textured ceiling isn’t automatically asbestos.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
In older homes in Onslow Village, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- The documents you will receive
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Any exclusions
Artex in Onslow Village homes
Onslow Village is about 2 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We cover Onslow Village as part of Surrey, whatever the size of the job. We work in 395 places across Surrey.
Non-domestic buildings like Onslow Infant School should already have records of any textured coatings. If you are refurbishing a rental near Guildford station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Onslow Village is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Wherever your property is in GU2 and GU3, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Gill Avenue, Farnham Road and Orchard Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Onslow Village is on the A31, which makes it simple to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Littleton (1 mile south), Wood Street Village (2 miles north-west), Compton (2 miles south-west), Binscombe (2 miles south) and Fairlands (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Woking (6 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (14 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (13 miles north-east) and Dorking (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (1.3 miles east) and Guildford Cathedral Treasury (0.7 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Pewley Down and Lower Lake.
- Local schools include Guildford County School (0.7 miles east) and Academy of Contemporary Music (1.1 miles east)
What it might be made of
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
What affects the price in Onslow Village
The cost depends on:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The type of material and its condition
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Sending photos
Helpful photos:
- An overall view
- A clear close-up
- Damaged areas
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
DIY and asbestos
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
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Questions from Onslow Village
Do textured ceilings in Onslow Village homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you work on properties in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
How much does Artex removal cost in Onslow Village?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Looking after things afterwards
The surface is left ready for making good.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep pets away
What to avoid
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site