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Artex Removal for Sheerwater
Artex removal in Sheerwater: textured coating testing and removal. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
Artex removal near Sheerwater
Options to consider in Sheerwater
What are the options for Artex? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is generally better. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What you get
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Covering London and the South East
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
Take a look at how we price jobs or the cost guide.
About our artex removal in Sheerwater
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. We often deal with coated ceiling roses, stipple finishes and coated plasterboard, and people generally contact us about coatings already disturbed and coatings damaged by leaks.
Rural homes near Sheerwater have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Sheerwater (GU21)
- Region
- Surrey
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Doing it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
What it might be made of
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which does not change what’s underneath.
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
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The scope of Artex removal
Worth knowing before booking:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
How it works
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
How to get a quote
Send us the address in Sheerwater, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Artex removal around Sheerwater
Sheerwater is about 2 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. We work across Sheerwater and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Sheerwater is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 6 miles away.
If you’re refurbishing flats near West Byfleet station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Older homes across Sheerwater may have coatings added during past renovations.
Artex jobs anywhere in GU21 start with the postcode and some photos. That could mean a property on Dartmouth Avenue, Dartmouth Green and Pine Grove or the roads around them, wherever it is in Sheerwater. Nearby, we also cover Pyrford (1 mile south-east), Woodham (1 mile north-east), West Byfleet (1 mile east), Horsell (1 mile west) and Pyrford Village (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (6 miles south), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Farnham (14 miles south-west), Ewell (12 miles east) and Egham (7 miles north).
A little further out are Woking Community Hospital (1.7 miles south-west) and The Hockey Museum (1.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Boldermere Lake and Papercourt Marshes.
- Local schools include The Bishop David Brown School (within half a mile north-east) and The Bishop David Brown School (less than half a mile north-east)
Common questions in Sheerwater
Do you cover Sheerwater and the area around West Byfleet station?
Yes. West Byfleet station is about 1.1 miles north-east of Sheerwater, and we cover both.
Do you cover Sheerwater from London?
Sheerwater is about 22 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings normally aren’t licensed.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- How much there is
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The survey scope
- Location, parking and any London charges
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Photos that help
When you send photos, these help most:
- How we’d reach it
- A clear close-up
- Cracks or breaks
- A photo of the whole area
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Duty holders and landlords in Sheerwater
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Typical Artex jobs in Sheerwater
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Ceilings coming down
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Landlord refurbishments
- Flaking textured ceilings
For a school such as Broadmere Primary Academy, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the job needs notifying
- What paperwork you get
- VAT, clearly stated
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site