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Artex Removal for Ottershaw
Found something that might be asbestos in Ottershaw? We provide removal of textured ceilings and walls, explained in plain English.
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
Need Artex removal in Ottershaw?
A closer look at the materials
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
How artex removal works in Ottershaw
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 jobs include coatings scraped during DIY and ceilings before skimming, involving textured walls, coated plasterboard and stipple finishes.
In a smaller place like Ottershaw, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Ottershaw (KT16)
- County
- Surrey
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Doing it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Why people call us in Ottershaw
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling releases fibres.
In older properties, we often see:
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
Older homes across Ottershaw may have coatings added during past renovations.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Suitable insurance for the work
Looking after things afterwards
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets away
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
Avoid these
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
FAQs for Ottershaw
Could my house in Ottershaw contain asbestos?
If your home in Ottershaw was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you cannot tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is the Artex in my Ottershaw home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
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.
How dangerous is asbestos?
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, which is why it’s identified before work.
What happens
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Textured ceilings in Ottershaw
Ottershaw is about 4 miles west of Weybridge, in Surrey. We work across Ottershaw and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Ottershaw is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our area stretches from Ottershaw to Guildford (about 8 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Ottershaw Christchurch Church of England Junior School should already have records of any textured coatings. For rented flats close to Chertsey station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
For Artex jobs in KT16, just send the postcode and a few photos. That could mean a property on Ottermead Lane, Chaworth Close and Crawshaw Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Ottershaw. Close by, we cover Row Town (1 mile east), Stonehill (1 mile west), Woodham (1 mile south-east), Lyne (2 miles north) and Chertsey (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (8 miles south), Woking (4 miles south-west), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Ewell (12 miles east) and Egham (5 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include The Hockey Museum (3.3 miles south) and St. Peter's Hospital (1 mile north). The countryside around Ottershaw includes St Ann's Lake and St Ann's Hill.
- Schools near Ottershaw include Jubilee High School (1.2 miles east) and White Lodge Children's Centre (1.2 miles north)
For businesses and landlords in Ottershaw
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Ottershaw must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
More for properties in Ottershaw
Options to consider in Ottershaw
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
What you get
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Reports and results you can share
See our prices page or our cost guide.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note