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Asbestos Artex Removal in Stanwell, Surrey
Artex removal in Stanwell and across Surrey: Artex removal, with testing first, with written paperwork.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Rented flats before redecoration
Artex removal near Stanwell
Artex removal in Stanwell
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. Common materials are coated plasterboard, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes, and people usually contact us about ceilings before skimming and rented homes refurbished between tenants.
Homes in places like Stanwell may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so each type needs testing. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Area
- Stanwell (TW19)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Places near Stanwell
Other services in Stanwell
How we work
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there’s no confusion.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Before we arrive
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
How to get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will advise.
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Typical Artex jobs in Stanwell
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Non-domestic buildings like Stanwell Fields CofE Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Before booking anyone
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What isn’t included
- How fibres will be kept down
How we price Artex removal
What changes the cost:
- How many samples are needed
- What the material is and its state
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The category of work
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- The access route
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Street parking nearby
- Visible markings
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Artex removal around Stanwell
Stanwell is about 2 miles north of Ashford, in Surrey. Anywhere in Stanwell, just send the postcode. Stanwell is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our area stretches from Stanwell to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
Older homes across Stanwell may have coatings added during past renovations. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Ashford Surrey station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
We cover Artex jobs across the TW19 postcode area. From High Street, Britannia Way and Frobisher Gardens or anywhere nearby, we can help. For properties just outside Stanwell, we cover West Bedfont (1 mile east), Heathrow (1 mile north-east), Ashford (2 miles south), Bedfont (2 miles east) and Longford (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (15 miles south), Woking (10 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles south-east), Ewell (12 miles south-east) and Egham (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Ashford Hospital (0.9 miles south) and Spelthorne Museum (2.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Stanwell includes Staines Reservoirs and St Ann's Hill.
- Schools near Stanwell include Thomas Knyvett College (0.9 miles south) and Spelthorne College (1.4 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Swan Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Should you do it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Duty holders and landlords in Stanwell
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Stanwell must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
FAQs for Stanwell
Do you cover Stanwell from London?
We cover Stanwell, about 17 miles from central London.
Do older homes in Stanwell have asbestos?
If your home in Stanwell was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Typically not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both work; it depends on the room. We’ll advise for each room.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. We will give you dates when we quote.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
After we have finished in Stanwell
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Going forward:
- File the test result and waste note
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Book your plasterer after removal
Things not to do
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Which option is right?
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
How we work in Stanwell
- Accredited laboratory results
- Records for your files
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Identify first, remove only when needed
See how we quote or published price ranges.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site