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Artex Removal for South Earlswood
Worried about asbestos in South Earlswood? We provide removal of textured ceilings and walls, explained in plain English.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Artex removal near South Earlswood
The process
Our team wears protective equipment, and the room stays closed. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
How to prepare
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Tell us about parking and access
- Ensure we can get to the area
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, including any survey or test you already have.
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Artex removal for South Earlswood properties
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We will talk you through the options for your rooms in South Earlswood. We often deal with coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns, and typical jobs are coatings in the way of electrical work and walls before tiling.
In places like South Earlswood, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Where
- South Earlswood (RH1)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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Typical Artex jobs in South Earlswood
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, which can make them crumble.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Textured walls before a refit
If you’re refurbishing flats near Earlswood (Surrey) station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Comparing quotes
- The documents you will receive
- How fibres will be kept down
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
What it might be made of
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Good to know
Before booking, note that:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials in South Earlswood
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
If you manage or own a block in South Earlswood, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Common questions in South Earlswood
Do textured ceilings in South Earlswood homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you work on properties in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings don’t contain asbestos. A test will tell you.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
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.
How we price Artex removal
Our quotes take into account:
- The survey scope
- Travel and parking
- What the material is and its state
- The size of the job
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- Street parking nearby
- An overall view
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A clear close-up
Each job is priced individually. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
Textured ceilings in South Earlswood
South Earlswood is about 2 miles south of Redhill, in Surrey. Properties in South Earlswood range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Crawley, about 7 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like Salfords Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. If your home is one of the older properties in South Earlswood, near Christ the King or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. South Earlswood is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
This part of Surrey takes in RH1. Local streets include Maple Road, Heston Road and Horley Road; we cover every one. For properties just outside South Earlswood, we cover Earlswood (1 mile north), Salfords (1 mile south), Meadvale (1 mile north-west), Redhill (2 miles north) and South Nutfield (2 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Epsom (9 miles north-west), Ewell (10 miles north), Caterham (6 miles north-east), Dorking (7 miles west), Ashtead (9 miles north-west) and Leatherhead (9 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Belfry (1.8 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near South Earlswood include Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Reigate School (1.2 miles north-west) and Dunottar School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Flying Scud pub (1 mile north)
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Your options compared
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why choose us
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Clear written quotes
Take a look at how we quote or our cost guide.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site