Surrey · England
Artex Removal for Oxted
Worried about asbestos in Oxted? Our service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, with clear advice at each step.
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
Asbestos help in Oxted
How artex removal works in Oxted
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry. Typical materials include textured walls, Artex ceilings and swirl patterns, and people typically contact us about damaged or cracked coatings and ceilings due for plastering or skimming.
In a smaller place like Oxted, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes, and testing comes first. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- Oxted (RH8)
- Region
- Surrey
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Which option is right?
Testing first can save a lot: a clear result means normal methods. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why people choose us
- Clear advice on your options
- No removal until we know what it is
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Take a look at how we quote and published price ranges.
What affects the price in Oxted
What changes the cost:
- Parking and access charges
- How much waste there is
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The quantity or area
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- A picture of the whole area
- An idea of size
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Street parking nearby
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
What happens next
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Each different coating needs testing
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep pets out of the work area
Don’ts
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Oxted properties and textured coatings
Oxted is about 7 miles east of Redhill, in Surrey. We work across Oxted and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Oxted is one of 395 places in Surrey where we work. Our area stretches from Oxted to Crawley (13 miles away).
If you are refurbishing flats near Hurst Green station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. In older homes in Oxted, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
We cover Artex jobs across RH8 and the streets around it. Your property could be on Station Road West, Station Road East and High Street. You’ll find Oxted on the A25, so it’s easy for us to reach. For properties just outside Oxted, we cover Hurst Green (1 mile south), Limpsfield (1 mile north-east), Pains-Hill (1 mile east), Tandridge (2 miles south-west) and The Chart (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (9 miles south-west), Redhill (7 miles west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (9 miles west) and Caterham (5 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Bletchingley Castle (4.6 miles west) and East Surrey Museum (4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Oxted include Bay Pond and Botley Hill.
- Schools near Oxted include Hurst Green Infant School (0.7 miles south-east) and Oxted School (0.7 miles north)
Good to know
Worth knowing before you book:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- Other materials may need their own approach
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Oxted, 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.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Towns and villages near Oxted
More for properties in Oxted
Where asbestos turns up
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, which can make them look newer than they are.
In older properties, we often see:
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
For a school such as Hazelwood School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Comparing quotes
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- Which areas and materials are covered
- VAT, clearly stated
- The documents you’ll receive
How we work
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Should you do it yourself?
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.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
FAQs for Oxted
How far is Oxted from London?
We cover Oxted, about 18 miles from central London.
Do textured ceilings in Oxted homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: many coatings are asbestos-free. A sample test tells you which you have.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is usually needed.
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.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note