Surrey · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Reigate, Surrey
Artex removal in Reigate and across Surrey: Artex removal, with testing first, with written paperwork.
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Get a quote for Reigate
Artex removal for Reigate properties
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. Typical materials include Artex ceilings, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns, and typical jobs are loft conversions and extensions and ceilings coming down.
In a town like Reigate, textured ceilings turn up in houses from the 1960s to the 1990s. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Location
- Reigate (RH2, RH1)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
How to get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
Where asbestos turns up
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Textured walls before a refit
For rented flats close to Reigate station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the job needs notifying
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Travel and parking
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The type of material and its condition
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Sending photos
To help us quote quickly, send:
- The access route
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Visible markings
Each job is priced individually. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
Textured ceilings in Reigate
Reigate is about 9 miles north of Crawley, in Surrey. We cover Reigate as part of Surrey, for Artex jobs of every size. Reigate is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Crawley, about 9 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like Reigate Priory Community Junior School should already have records of any textured coatings. Older homes across Reigate may have coatings added during past renovations. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Reigate; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Here we cover the RH2 and RH1 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, London Road and Church Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Reigate is on the A25 and A217, which makes it simple to get to. Close by, we cover South Park (1 mile south), Margery (2 miles north), Mogador (2 miles north-west), Sidlow (2 miles south) and Irons Bottom (2 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles south), Ewell (8 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (6 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles west). Reigate is among the bigger towns we cover in Surrey, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
Other landmarks nearby include The Belfry (1.4 miles east) and Reigate Castle (less than half a mile north-west). The countryside around Reigate includes Reigate Heath and Mercers Lake.
- Schools near Reigate include Reigate College (less than half a mile north) and Reigate Grammar School (under half a mile east)
- Nearby, you will find The Bell Public House (within half a mile west)
Responsibilities for owners
If you run a business from older premises in Reigate, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
FAQs for Reigate
Do older homes in Reigate have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Reigate may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do textured ceilings in Reigate homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings typically aren’t licensed.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Can I stay at home while you work?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
How dangerous is asbestos?
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.
Is my textured ceiling in Reigate asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings do not contain asbestos. A test will tell you.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
After we have finished in Reigate
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
A few practical points:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- File the test result and waste note
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Send photos of the coatings
Things not to do
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
What we do and do not cover
What’s in and what’s out:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- Other materials may need their own approach
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
A closer look at the materials
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Nearby places to Reigate
Other services in Reigate
Can I do it myself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note