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Asbestos Artex Removal in Outwood, Surrey
Artex removal for Outwood: Artex removal, with testing first. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Loft conversions and extensions
Artex removal in Outwood
Artex removal for Outwood properties
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. People often contact us about walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed, including coated plasterboard, Artex ceilings and coated ceiling roses.
In a village like Outwood, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Location
- Outwood (RH1)
- County
- Surrey
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Typical Artex jobs in Outwood
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
Typical jobs in Outwood include:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings before skimming
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings coming down
A school like Oakwood School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
Comparing quotes
- What category of work it is
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
After the job
File the result and the paperwork.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Book your plasterer after removal
What to avoid
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
For businesses and landlords in Outwood
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Step by step
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking and access
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Move things out of the way carefully
Getting a price
Send us the address in Outwood, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
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What’s included, and what is not
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
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What it might be made of
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
DIY and asbestos
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Outwood questions
Is the Artex in my Outwood home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you cover small places like Outwood?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
How much does Artex removal cost in Outwood?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, so we quote after testing.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: many coatings are asbestos-free. A sample test tells you which you have.
Artex removal around Outwood
Outwood is about 3 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. Outwood has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Crawley, about 7 miles away.
For rented flats close to Salfords station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Older homes across Outwood may have coatings added during past renovations.
Anywhere in RH1, we can help with Artex removal. Your property could be on Miller's Lane, Bellwether Lane and Scott's Hill or the roads around them. Other places close to Outwood we cover include Smallfield (1 mile south), Horley (3 miles west), Burstow (3 miles south), Fernhill (3 miles south-west) and Keeper's Corner (3 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Epsom (12 miles north-west), Redhill (4 miles north-west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (5 miles north-west), Caterham (7 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Effingham Park Motor Museum (3.7 miles south) and East Surrey Hospital (2.9 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Bay Pond and Hedgecourt Lake.
- Local pubs include The Castle pub (less than half a mile west)
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- The survey scope
- The quantity or area
- How easy it is to reach
- How much waste there is
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A picture of the whole area
- Approximate dimensions
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will recommend the right option.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site