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Asbestos Artex Removal in Ranmore Common, Surrey
Artex removal for properties in Ranmore Common and Surrey: removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Asbestos help in Ranmore Common
Artex removal near Ranmore Common
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. Common materials are textured walls, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard, and typical jobs are ceilings due for plastering or skimming and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights.
In a village like Ranmore Common, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Area
- Ranmore Common (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The scope of Artex removal
Worth knowing before booking:
- We need the room cleared
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials in Ranmore Common
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Places near Ranmore Common
What else we do in Ranmore Common
For businesses and landlords in Ranmore Common
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling isn’t automatically asbestos.
These come up again and again:
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings before skimming
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
In older homes in Ranmore Common, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
What to look for in a quote
- What category of work it is
- If the price includes VAT
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
Your options compared
A low price may mean shortcuts. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Why choose us
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Work done to the regulations
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Take a look at how we quote or published price ranges.
What it might be made of
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Artex in Ranmore Common homes
Ranmore Common is about 2 miles north-west of Dorking, in Surrey. If your Artex job is in Ranmore Common, let us know about access. Ranmore Common is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 9 miles away.
For rented flats close to Dorking West station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. For a school such as Surrey Hills All Saints Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 3 miles of Ranmore Common, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Anywhere in RH5, Artex removal is available. Other places close to Ranmore Common we cover include Westcott (1 mile south), Westhumble (2 miles north-east), Dorking (2 miles south-east), Pixham (2 miles east) and Wotton (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (9 miles west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (8 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles south-east), Redhill (8 miles east) and Ewell (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Betchworth Castle (3 miles east) and Mesolithic Museum (3.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Ranmore Common includes Box Hill and Combe Bottom.
- Nearby schools include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Local facilities include Pippbrook House (1.7 miles east)
The process
We bag and label the waste as we work, for disposal at a permitted site. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Move things out of the way carefully
How to get a quote
Send us the address in Ranmore Common, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will reply with a quote.
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What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- The survey scope
- Material and condition
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Parking and access charges
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- An idea of size
- A picture of the whole area
- Cracks or breaks
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
What happens next
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Some practical advice:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Send photos of the coatings
Things not to do
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Ranmore Common: your questions answered
Is the Artex in my Ranmore Common home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not every coating does: many coatings are asbestos-free. A sample test tells you which you have.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note