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Artex Removal in Shalford
Artex removal for properties in Shalford and Surrey: removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Asbestos help in Shalford
About our artex removal in Shalford
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. Whether it’s coatings already disturbed and loft conversions, we deal with coated ceiling roses, textured walls and swirl patterns and more.
Rural homes near Shalford have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Where
- Shalford (GU4)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We need the room cleared
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
How we price Artex removal
Our quotes take into account:
- What the material is and its state
- The category of work
- Travel and parking
- The survey scope
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Street parking nearby
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Looking after things afterwards
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
Some practical advice:
- File the test result and waste note
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Photos help us quote
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
Don’ts
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Shalford questions
How far is Shalford from London?
Shalford is about 28 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you cover small places like Shalford?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not every coating does: many coatings are asbestos-free. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Can I just skim over it?
It’s an option for an intact coating: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Where asbestos turns up
Many trades want a test result first.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings already disturbed
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
For a school such as Shalford Infant School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Comparing quotes
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- The method and controls
- What category of work it is
Should you do it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
The process
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Getting ready
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Move things out of the way carefully
How to get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
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What it might be made of
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Artex removal around Shalford
Shalford is about 2 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Homes, landlords and businesses in Shalford contact us for Artex jobs about all kinds of jobs. Shalford is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
For rented flats close to Shalford station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. If your home is one of the older properties in Shalford, near Church of St Mary the Virgin or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Shalford; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Anywhere in GU4, we can help with Artex removal. Your property could be on Station Road, The Street and Kings Road, wherever it is in Shalford. If your property is just outside Shalford, we also cover Broadford (1 mile west), East Shalford (1 mile north-east), Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile north-west) and Chilworth (1 mile east). We also cover nearby towns such as Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Guildford Castle (1.5 miles north) and Surrey Police Museum (1.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Shalford includes Lower Lake and Pewley Down.
- Schools near Shalford include St Catherine's School (1.1 miles south) and Broadwater School (1.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Queen Victoria pub (within half a mile north-west)
Your options compared
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
What you get
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Also near Shalford
More for properties in Shalford
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site