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Artex Removal in Sandhills
Looking for Artex removal in Sandhills? We cover Sandhills and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Artex removal in Sandhills
Artex removal near Sandhills
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. Typical materials include textured walls, coated plasterboard and coated ceiling roses, and typical jobs are flaking textured ceilings and coatings in the way of electrical work.
In a village like Sandhills, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Where
- Sandhills (GU8)
- Region
- Surrey
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials, one by one
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
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DIY and asbestos
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Looking after things afterwards
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Keeping things safe:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
What to avoid
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
For businesses and landlords in Sandhills
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
For managing agents and freeholders in Sandhills, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
What’s included, and what isn’t
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- Disposal costs
- The quantity or area
- Material and condition
- The category of work
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A close-up from a safe distance
- How we’d reach it
- The parking area
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
FAQs for Sandhills
Do you come out to small villages like Sandhills?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you work near Witley station?
Yes. Witley station is about 0.5 miles east of Sandhills, and we cover both.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. You will get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
The process
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, with no sanding or dry scraping. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Tell us about parking and access
Getting a price
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Which option is right?
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why people choose us
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Work done to the regulations
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Sandhills properties and textured coatings
Sandhills is about 8 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Sandhills is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in 395 places in Surrey. Our area stretches from Sandhills to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Sandhills, near Church of All Saints or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. For a school such as King Edward's School Witley, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 4 miles of Sandhills, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Here we cover the GU8 postcode area. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Brook Road, Sebastopol Lane and Hatch Lane or the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Brook (1 mile west), Wormley (1 mile east), Hambledon (1 mile east), Bowlhead Green (1 mile west) and Witley (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (8 miles north-west), Frimley (13 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Milford Hospital (2.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hydon's Ball and Farncombe Wood.
- Schools near Sandhills include Witley CofE Controlled Infant School (1.1 miles north-east) and Rodborough (2.1 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Dog And Pheasant Public House (0.6 miles west)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site