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Artex Removal for Stonehill
Artex removal across Stonehill, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings coming down
Need Artex removal in Stonehill?
Step by step
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and 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
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Ask for a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
Artex removal in Stonehill
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. From ceilings due for plastering or skimming and coatings damaged by leaks, we cover coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings.
In a village like Stonehill, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Where
- Stonehill (KT16)
- County
- Surrey
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Stonehill properties and textured coatings
Stonehill is about 3 miles north of Woking, in Surrey. We work across Stonehill and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Stonehill to Guildford (about 8 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Salesian School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. Older homes across Stonehill may have coatings added during past renovations.
Artex jobs anywhere in KT16 start with the postcode and some photos. From Stonehill Road and Stonehill Crescent or a nearby road, the process is the same. For properties just outside Stonehill, we cover Ottershaw (1 mile east), Longcross (1 mile north-west), Mimbridge (2 miles south-west), Lyne (2 miles north-east) and Trumps Green (2 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Guildford (8 miles south), Woking (3 miles south), Camberley (8 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (15 miles south-west) and Ewell (13 miles east).
A little further out are Chobham Museum (2.2 miles south-west) and The Peacocks (3.1 miles south). Open spaces near Stonehill include Gracious Pond and St Ann's Lake.
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Your questions about Artex removal in Stonehill
Do you cover Stonehill and the area around Longcross station?
Yes, we cover Stonehill and the area towards Longcross station, about 2.1 miles north-west.
Is the Artex in my Stonehill home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both are options: the right choice depends on the room. We will recommend one for each room.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Typical Artex jobs in Stonehill
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings before skimming
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings damaged by DIY
For rented flats close to Longcross station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which areas and materials are covered
- What paperwork you get
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- If the price includes VAT
Looking after things afterwards
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, and you get the paperwork.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Keep pets away
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
What to avoid
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Also in Stonehill
Which option is right?
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why choose us
- Domestic and commercial work
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Reports and results you can share
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
How we price Artex removal
Every quote reflects:
- What the material is and its state
- The survey scope
- Access to the area
- Travel and parking
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- Approximate dimensions
- Visible markings
- The access route
- Cracks or breaks
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Limits to be aware of
Worth knowing before you book:
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials in Stonehill
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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