Surrey · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Shere, Surrey
Artex removal for properties in Shere and Surrey: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Artex removal in Shere
Typical Artex jobs in Shere
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, which can make them look newer than they are.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Loft conversions
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings before skimming
A school like Shere CofE Aided Infant School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
Questions to ask before booking
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Whether VAT is included
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Any exclusions
Artex removal in Shere
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Shere, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Common materials are stipple finishes, Artex ceilings and swirl patterns, and typical jobs are ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and coatings already disturbed.
Village homes like those in Shere have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Area
- Shere (GU5)
- Region
- Surrey
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Shere properties and textured coatings
Shere is about 5 miles east of Guildford, in Surrey. For Artex jobs in Shere, tell us about parking and access. We work in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey.
Older homes across Shere may have coatings added during past renovations. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Gomshall station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about a mile of Shere; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We carry out Artex jobs all over GU5 and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Lower Street, Orchard Road and Shere Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we cover Gomshall (1 mile east), Albury Heath (1 mile south-west), Little London (1 mile south-west), Albury (1 mile west) and Abinger Hammer (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles west), Woking (8 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (13 miles east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Shere Museum (under half a mile east) and Abinger Castle (2.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill.
- Local pubs include The White Horse Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Your questions about Artex removal in Shere
Do textured ceilings in Shere homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Is asbestos common in Shere homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Can I just skim over it?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but don’t sand it first, and record that it’s there.
Do you work in flats?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Weighing up your options
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Why people choose us
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Across London and the South East
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Read our prices page or published price ranges.
What affects the price in Shere
Every quote reflects:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The size of the job
- Material and condition
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Photos that help
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- An overall view
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Damaged areas
- How we’d reach it
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Step by step
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Getting ready
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Find any old asbestos reports
How to get a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
Related guides
What’s included, and what isn’t
Worth knowing before booking:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
Responsibilities for owners
If you run a business from older premises in Shere, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
What else we do in Shere
What happens next
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Going forward:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Each different coating needs testing
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Avoid these
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note