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Artex Removal in South Godstone
Found something that might be asbestos in South Godstone? We provide testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, explained in plain English.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Walls before tiling
Artex removal for South Godstone
Duty holders and landlords in South Godstone
If your business premises in South Godstone were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in South Godstone must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Artex removal in South Godstone
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, in houses, flats and commercial premises across South Godstone. Typical materials include coated plasterboard, coated ceiling roses and textured walls, and typical jobs are walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and loft conversions.
In areas like South Godstone, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Where
- South Godstone (RH9)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
What we deal with
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
Weighing up your options
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it smooth first, and it remains in place. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What you get
- Clear advice on your options
- Across London and the South East
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Houses, flats and business premises
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
How it works
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. It helps if we can park nearby.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Tell us about parking and access
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Textured ceilings in South Godstone
South Godstone is about 5 miles south of Caterham, in Surrey. South Godstone is within our Surrey area, for Artex jobs of every size. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from South Godstone to Crawley (about 10 miles away).
In older homes in South Godstone, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For rented flats close to Godstone station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
We carry out Artex jobs all over RH9. Whether your property is on Eastbourne Road, Oaklands and Woodlands Drive or anywhere nearby, we can help. Other places close to South Godstone we cover include Crowhurst Lane End (1 mile east), Anglefield Corner (1 mile south-west), Tandridge (1 mile north-east), Crowhurst (2 miles south-east) and Church Town (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Epsom (12 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles west) and Caterham (5 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Bletchingley Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
- Pubs nearby include Fox And Hounds Public House (0.8 miles north-west)
A closer look at the materials
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Common questions in South Godstone
Do textured ceilings in South Godstone homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do older homes in South Godstone have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in South Godstone may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. A sample test tells you which you have.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Either can work: the right choice depends on the room. We will recommend one for each room.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Why people call us in South Godstone
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Textured walls before a refit
For a school such as St Stephen's CofE Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Comparing quotes
- If the price includes VAT
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Whether the job needs notifying
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
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What else we do in South Godstone
Afterwards
The surface is left ready for making good.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Give us room sizes
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Each different coating needs testing
Don’ts
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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