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Artex Removal in Salfords
Artex removal across Salfords and nearby. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Artex removal for Salfords
Artex removal near Salfords
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. Typical materials include stipple finishes, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings, and people normally contact us about flaking textured ceilings and loft conversions.
Village homes like those in Salfords have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- Salfords (RH1)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Doing it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Why people call us in Salfords
Older coatings are often painted over many times, so age is hard to judge.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
For a school such as Salfords Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- The method and controls
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- The documents you will receive
For landlords, agents and businesses
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
If you manage or own a block in Salfords, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
What we do and don’t cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We need the room cleared
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials in Salfords
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
How we price Artex removal
The cost depends on:
- Access to the area
- What the material is and its state
- How much there is
- The category of work
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- An overall view
- Cracks or breaks
- How we’d reach it
- Approximate dimensions
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Options to consider in Salfords
Plastering over it avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why us?
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Work done to the regulations
Read how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Nearby places to Salfords
More for properties in Salfords
Textured ceilings in Salfords
Salfords is about 2 miles north of Horley, in Surrey. We cover Salfords as part of Surrey, for Artex jobs of every size. Salfords is one of 395 places in Surrey where we work. Our area stretches from Salfords to Crawley (6 miles away).
Older homes across Salfords may have coatings added during past renovations. If you’re refurbishing flats near Salfords station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Salfords, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Here we cover the RH1 postcode area. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Salbrook Road, Napier Close and Mead Avenue, wherever it is in Salfords. For properties just outside Salfords, we cover South Earlswood (1 mile north), Earlswood (2 miles north), Meadvale (2 miles north-west), South Nutfield (2 miles north-east) and Redhill (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Epsom (10 miles north-west), Ewell (11 miles north), Reigate (3 miles north-west), Caterham (7 miles north-east), Dorking (7 miles west) and Ashtead (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Reigate Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Reigate Priory Museum (3 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Oakwood School (2 miles south)
How we work
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
Getting a price
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will recommend the right option.
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Salfords: your questions answered
Do you cover Salfords and the area around Salfords station?
Yes, we cover Salfords, including the streets around Salfords station.
How far is Salfords from London?
Salfords is about 21 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Either can work: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will recommend one for each room.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site