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Artex Removal in Penton Hook
Buildings in Penton Hook built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers textured coating testing and removal.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Flaking textured ceilings
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Artex removal for Penton Hook properties
If your renovation in Penton Hook involves textured ceilings, test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. Whether it’s coatings scraped during DIY and ceilings before plastering, we cover coated ceiling roses, stipple finishes and textured walls.
In a village like Penton Hook, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Where
- Penton Hook (KT16)
- County
- Surrey
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Duty holders and landlords in Penton Hook
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Weighing up your options
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
What you get
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Domestic and commercial work
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
Read how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Can I do it myself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Common questions in Penton Hook
Do you cover small places like Penton Hook?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you cover Penton Hook from London?
We cover Penton Hook, about 19 miles from central London.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many don’t. A test will tell you.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is usually needed.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
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.
The scope of Artex removal
A few things to be aware of:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
What happens next
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, and you get the paperwork.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Photos help us quote
- Plan around the closed rooms
What to avoid
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
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The process
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Mention any parking restrictions
Get a quote
You will get a written quote. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
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What we deal with in Penton Hook
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling releases fibres.
Typical jobs in Penton Hook include:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings already disturbed
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
If you are refurbishing a rental near Chertsey station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Comparing quotes
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
Artex removal around Penton Hook
Penton Hook is about 2 miles south of Staines-upon-Thames, in Surrey. Penton Hook is within our Surrey area, for Artex jobs of every size. Penton Hook is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our area stretches from Penton Hook to Guildford (12 miles away).
For a school such as Laleham CofE VA Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. Older homes across Penton Hook may have coatings added during past renovations.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the KT16 postcode area. From Midway Avenue, Bourne Avenue and Albert Avenue or a nearby road, we can help. We also carry out Artex jobs in Thorpe (1 mile west), Staines-upon-Thames (2 miles north), Egham Hythe (2 miles north-west), Thorpe Green (2 miles west) and Stroude (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles south), Woking (7 miles south-west), Camberley (11 miles south-west), Epsom (11 miles south-east), Ewell (11 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (4 miles east).
A little further out are Runnymede Hospital (2.3 miles south-west) and Spelthorne Museum (1.9 miles north). Open spaces near Penton Hook include Fleet Lake and St Ann's Hill.
- Local schools include The American School In England (1.1 miles west) and The Matthew Arnold School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Three Horse Shoes Public House (0.5 miles east)
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- What the material is and its state
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How easy it is to reach
- Disposal costs
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Sending photos
Photos often save us a visit:
- An idea of size
- The access route
- A clear close-up
- Damaged areas
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site