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Artex Removal for Pains-Hill
Artex removal for properties in Pains-Hill and Surrey: textured coating testing and removal, with written paperwork.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings before skimming
Artex removal for Pains-Hill
What happens next
Covered coatings should be recorded.
To avoid problems in future:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Give us room sizes
- Empty the rooms in advance
Avoid these
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Artex removal near Pains-Hill
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Pains-Hill, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. From textured walls before a refit and ceilings due for plastering or skimming, we deal with swirl patterns, textured walls and stipple finishes and more.
Village homes like those in Pains-Hill have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Location
- Pains-Hill (RH8)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Weighing up your options
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. 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.
Why choose us
- Accredited laboratory results
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Domestic and commercial work
- Reports and results you can share
Take a look at how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Pains-Hill questions
Do you cover Pains-Hill from London?
We cover Pains-Hill, about 18 miles from central London.
Do textured ceilings in Pains-Hill homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we will arrange to see it.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
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What else we do in Pains-Hill
How it works
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Getting ready
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
Get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Why people call us in Pains-Hill
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
If you are refurbishing flats near Hurst Green station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any exclusions
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Access to the area
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Photos that help
What to photograph:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Labels, if any
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
The scope of Artex removal
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials in Pains-Hill
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Artex in Pains-Hill homes
Pains-Hill is about 6 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. In Pains-Hill, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We work in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our nearest city page is Crawley, about 13 miles away.
Older homes across Pains-Hill may have coatings added during past renovations. For a school such as Limpsfield CofE Infant School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Wherever your property is in RH8, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Pastens Road and Pains Hill. Other places close to Pains-Hill we cover include The Chart (1 mile east), Limpsfield (1 mile north-west), Hurst Green (1 mile west), Oxted (1 mile west) and Moorhouse Bank (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (14 miles north-west), Horley (10 miles south-west), Redhill (8 miles west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (10 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Tandridge Priory (0.5 miles north) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Botley Hill and Bay Pond.
- Nearby schools include Hazelwood School (0.7 miles west) and Oxted School (1.4 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Carpenters Arms (0.7 miles east)
DIY and asbestos
Asbestos waste can’t 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.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site