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Artex Removal for Pitland Street
Artex removal in Pitland Street: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Walls before tiling
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Artex removal for Pitland Street
Why people call us in Pitland Street
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, which can make them crumble.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings coming down
If your home is one of the older properties in Pitland Street, near St Mary The Virgins Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Comparing quotes
- Suitable insurance for the work
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- What isn’t included
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Artex removal near Pitland Street
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Pitland Street, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. We often deal with coated ceiling roses, stipple finishes and swirl patterns, and people generally contact us about walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and extensions that cut into ceilings.
In a village like Pitland Street, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Location
- Pitland Street (RH5)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Artex in Pitland Street homes
Pitland Street is about 5 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. In Pitland Street, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We work in 395 places in Surrey. We work right across the region, from Pitland Street to Guildford (about 8 miles away).
For a school such as Belmont Prep School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. If you’re refurbishing flats near Gomshall station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 2 miles of Pitland Street; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Anywhere in RH5, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a property on Horsham Road, Pitland Street and Holmbury Hill Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Pitland Street. Close by, we cover Holmbury St Mary (1 mile north), Peaslake (2 miles west), Ewhurst (3 miles south-west), Ewhurst Green (3 miles south) and Mayes Green (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles north-west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (11 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Abinger Castle (1.2 miles north) and Mesolithic Museum (1.2 miles north). The countryside around Pitland Street includes Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
- Local schools include Hurtwood House (1 mile south-west)
Options to consider in Pitland Street
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Why people choose us
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Work done to the regulations
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
See our prices page and published price ranges.
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
Doing it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
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A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Responsibilities for owners
If you run a business from older premises in Pitland Street, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
What happens
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out previous surveys
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
What affects the price in Pitland Street
When we quote, we look at:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Access to the area
- How much waste there is
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- Visible markings
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A picture of the whole area
- Approximate dimensions
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Questions from Pitland Street
Do you come out to small villages like Pitland Street?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Could my house in Pitland Street contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Pitland Street can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we will arrange to see it.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Generally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site