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Asbestos Artex Removal in Row Town, Surrey
Artex removal for properties in Row Town and Surrey: Artex removal, with testing first.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings already disturbed
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Artex removal for Row Town
Textured ceilings in Row Town
Row Town is about 3 miles west of Weybridge, in Surrey. We work across Row Town and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Row Town is one of 395 places in Surrey where we work. We work right across the region, from Row Town to Guildford (9 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Holy Family Catholic Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. In older homes in Row Town, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
This part of Surrey takes in KT15. Your property could be on Coombe Drive, Franklands Drive and Dickens Drive, wherever it is in Row Town. Close by, we cover Ottershaw (1 mile west), Woodham (1 mile south), Chertsey (2 miles north), West Byfleet (2 miles south) and Lyne (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (9 miles south), Woking (4 miles south-west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (10 miles east), Ewell (11 miles east) and Egham (5 miles north).
A little further out are Runnymede Hospital (1.3 miles north-west) and The Hockey Museum (3.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Row Town includes Abbey Lake and St Ann's Hill.
- Local schools include Jubilee High School (0.5 miles north) and White Lodge Children's Centre (1.3 miles north-west)
About our artex removal in Row Town
Planning a renovation in Row Town with textured ceilings? Test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. Typical materials include stipple finishes, textured walls and coated ceiling roses, and typical jobs are coatings scraped during DIY and damaged or cracked coatings.
Homes in places like Row Town may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so each type needs testing. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Area
- Row Town (KT15)
- County
- Surrey
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we deal with in Row Town
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
These come up again and again:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Loft conversions
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Addlestone station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Questions to ask before you book
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- How fibres will be kept down
- What is not included
After the job
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
A few practical points:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Test every different coating
- Plan around the closed rooms
- File the test result and waste note
Don’ts
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.
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
How we price Artex removal
Every quote reflects:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Access to the area
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The type of material and its condition
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A picture of the whole area
- Where we could park
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A rough size or measurement
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will recommend the right option.
Materials we deal with
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
FAQs for Row Town
Could my house in Row Town contain asbestos?
If your home in Row Town was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do textured ceilings in Row Town homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
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 normally needed.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We will identify it and advise on removal.
How it works
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let us know where we can park
Get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
For businesses and landlords in Row Town
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
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.
Also near Row Town
What else we do in Row Town
Can I do it myself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site