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Artex Removal in Smallfield
Buildings in Smallfield built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Artex removal near Smallfield
For landlords, agents and businesses
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
If you run a business from older premises in Smallfield, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Artex removal for Smallfield properties
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole than to strip the coating. We’ll explain which suits your rooms. Common materials are Artex ceilings, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns, and people usually contact us about coatings damaged by leaks and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed.
In areas like Smallfield, textured ceilings are a common renovation find, and testing comes first. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Location
- Smallfield (RH6)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
Every quote reflects:
- Material and condition
- How easy it is to reach
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Travel and parking
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- How we’d reach it
- Approximate dimensions
- Visible markings
- Cracks or breaks
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
What we deal with in Smallfield
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so testing is the only way to know.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Loft conversions
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings already disturbed
For a school such as Burstow Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
What your quote should include
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What category of work it is
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Afterwards
File the result and the paperwork.
Some practical advice:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Clear the rooms before the work
Don’ts
Test before the builders arrive.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
What happens
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Getting ready
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will advise.
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Artex removal around Smallfield
Smallfield is about 2 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. In Smallfield, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Smallfield is one of 395 places in Surrey where we work.
For rented flats close to Horley station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
For Artex jobs in RH6, just send the postcode and a few photos. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Churchill Road, Orchard Road and Tudor Close. If your property is just outside Smallfield, we also cover Outwood (1 mile north), Burstow (1 mile south-west), Keeper's Corner (1 mile south), Fernhill (2 miles south-west) and Shipley Bridge (2 miles south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Epsom (13 miles north-west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles north-west), Caterham (8 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bletchingley Castle (4.5 miles north) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby schools include Oakwood School (1.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Plough and Furrow pub (under half a mile east)
Doing it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- We need the room cleared
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
Your options compared
A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why people choose us
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Records for your files
- Accredited laboratory results
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Take a look at how we quote or our cost guide.
Questions from Smallfield
Do older homes in Smallfield have asbestos?
Any home in Smallfield built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Horley station?
Yes. Horley station is about 2 miles west of Smallfield, and we cover both.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. You will get available dates with the quote.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. Often you can stay in other rooms.
How much does Artex removal cost in Smallfield?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote after testing.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note