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Asbestos Artex Removal in Rushmoor, Surrey
Artex removal in Rushmoor: Artex removal, with testing first. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Loft conversions and extensions
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A closer look at the materials
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
How artex removal works in Rushmoor
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation, which is why testing first matters in Rushmoor. People often contact us about ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and coatings scraped during DIY, including coated ceiling roses, stipple finishes and swirl patterns.
In areas like Rushmoor, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- Rushmoor (GU10)
- County
- Surrey
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Rushmoor
Do you cover Rushmoor from London?
We cover Rushmoor, about 37 miles from central London.
Do you work on properties in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both are options: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will advise room by room.
How much does Artex removal cost in Rushmoor?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, so we quote after testing.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
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, which is why identifying it first matters.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
Other services in Rushmoor
Typical Artex jobs in Rushmoor
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
These come up again and again:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings already disturbed
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
If you are refurbishing flats near Farnham station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What category of work it is
- The scope of the job, in writing
How we price Artex removal
Every quote reflects:
- What the material is and its state
- How much there is
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Travel and parking
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A photo of the whole area
- Street parking nearby
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- An idea of size
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
What we do and do not cover
Before you book, note that:
- 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 materials may need their own approach
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
The process
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Warn neighbours if needed
How to get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Should you do it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Your options compared
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why people choose us
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Covering London and the South East
- Identify first, remove only when needed
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Textured ceilings in Rushmoor
Rushmoor is about 4 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. We cover Rushmoor as part of Surrey, for Artex jobs of every size. We work in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 10 miles away.
Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 4 miles of Rushmoor; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Here we cover the GU10 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on Sandy Lane, Lowicks Road and Tilford Road or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also cover Tilford Common (1 mile north), Pitch Place (1 mile south-east), Crosswater (1 mile south-west), Thursley (2 miles east) and Green Cross (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (12 miles north), Farnham (4 miles north-west), Frimley (11 miles north) and Haslemere (5 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Haslemere and District Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Farnham Castle (4.8 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Gibbet Hill and Upper Lake.
- Pubs nearby include Bel And The Dragon-Churt pub (0.9 miles south)
What happens next
File the result and the paperwork.
After we have finished:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Each different coating needs testing
Don’ts
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Test before the builders arrive.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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