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Artex Removal in Shortheath
Artex removal in Shortheath: Artex removal, with testing first, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Flaking textured ceilings
Asbestos help in Shortheath
Should you do it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
How artex removal works in Shortheath
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. Typical jobs include ceilings due for plastering or skimming and structural work through coated ceilings, including stipple finishes, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard.
In towns and villages like Shortheath, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Location
- Shortheath (GU9, GU10)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What’s included, and what isn’t
Before booking, note that:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
What it might be made of
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Shortheath properties and textured coatings
Shortheath is about 1 mile south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. We cover Shortheath as part of Surrey, for Artex jobs of every size. We work in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our area stretches from Shortheath to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
For rented flats close to Farnham station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Older homes across Shortheath may have coatings added during past renovations. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Shortheath, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the GU9 and GU10 postcode area. Whether your property is on Shortheath Road, Little Thurbans Close and Sunnydell Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the B3384, Shortheath is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Wrecclesham (1 mile west), Boundstone (1 mile south), Rowledge (1 mile south-west), Holt Pound (1 mile south-west) and Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (11 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Frimley (9 miles north-east), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Farnham Castle (1.6 miles north) and Museum of Farnham (1.2 miles north). The countryside around Shortheath includes Aunt's Pool and Farnham Heath.
- Nearby schools include Weydon School (0.5 miles north-west) and Weydon School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak Public House (0.5 miles west)
Afterwards
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Clear the rooms before the work
What to avoid
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Places near Shortheath
Other services in Shortheath
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Shortheath
Many trades want a test result first.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Walls before tiling
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
A school like St Peter's CofE Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Comparing quotes
- If the price includes VAT
- The method and controls
- Whether the job needs notifying
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
How it works
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. We’ll tell you when we have finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking and access
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Questions from Shortheath
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do textured ceilings in Shortheath homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not every coating does: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. A sample test tells you which you have.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. To do that, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
What it costs
Every quote reflects:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The size of the job
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- Cracks or breaks
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A rough size or measurement
- Street parking nearby
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Weighing up your options
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
How we work in Shortheath
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Clear advice on your options
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at how we price jobs or published price ranges.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site