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Asbestos Artex Removal in Rowly, Surrey
Artex removal in Rowly, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Rented flats before redecoration
Artex removal for Rowly
Responsibilities for owners
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
For managing agents and freeholders in Rowly, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
How artex removal works in Rowly
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. People often contact us about coatings in the way of electrical work and loft conversions and extensions, including coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and Artex ceilings.
Rural homes near Rowly have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Location
- Rowly (GU6, GU5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Afterwards
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
To avoid problems in future:
- Photos help us quote
- Give us room sizes
- File the test result and waste note
- Keep pets away
What to avoid
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
What’s included, and what isn’t
To be clear about the scope:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
Weighing up your options
A low price may mean shortcuts. Ask about the method and the waste. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
What you get
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Houses, flats and business premises
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
How we price Artex removal
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Access to the area
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Street parking nearby
- Approximate dimensions
- A photo of the whole area
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
Also near Rowly
What else we do in Rowly
Artex removal around Rowly
Rowly is about 7 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. In Rowly, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Rowly is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 7 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like Glebelands School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Rowly; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
This part of Surrey takes in GU6 and GU5, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. From Guildford Road, Strathavon Close and Smithwood Avenue or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Neighbouring places we cover include Stroud Common (1 mile north), Elmbridge Village (1 mile south), Grafham (2 miles west), Shamley Green (2 miles north-west) and Birtley Green (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Guildford (7 miles north-west), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (15 miles north-west), Horley (15 miles east), Farnham (13 miles west) and Reigate (14 miles east).
A little further out are Milford Hospital (5.2 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Lower Lake and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.
Materials we deal with
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
Your questions about Artex removal in Rowly
Do you cover Rowly and the area around Chilworth station?
Yes, we cover Rowly and the area towards Chilworth station, about 3.9 miles north.
Is the Artex in my Rowly home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
How do I get a quote?
Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Step by step
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Before we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Tell us about parking and access
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Read more
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site