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Asbestos Artex Removal in Surbiton, Greater London
Buildings in Surbiton built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings before skimming
Asbestos help in Surbiton
How artex removal works in Surbiton
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. We often deal with coated ceiling roses, stipple finishes and Artex ceilings, and typical jobs are walls before tiling and coatings already disturbed.
In flats and houses around Surbiton, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Location
- Surbiton (KT6, KT5, KT1)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
How we price Artex removal
The cost depends on:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The category of work
- Travel and parking
- Material and condition
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Photos that help
When you send photos, these help most:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Damaged areas
- The parking area
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
The scope of Artex removal
A few things to be aware of:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We need the room cleared
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials in Surbiton
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
Your options compared
Test, leave, cover or remove? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is normally best. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why people choose us
- Clear written quotes
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Across London and the South East
See how we quote or published price ranges.
Artex removal around Surbiton
Surbiton is about 4 miles south-west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. In Surbiton, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Surbiton to London (12 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Surbiton station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. In older homes in Surbiton, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Here we cover the KT6, KT5 and KT1 postcode area. Local streets include St Andrew's Square, South Bank and Hazelwood Court; we cover every one. Main roads around Surbiton include the A240 and A3210; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. Close by, we cover Berrylands (1 mile east), Tolworth (1 mile south-east), Old Malden (2 miles south-east), Chessington (2 miles south) and Worcester Park (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in London (12 miles north-east), City of Westminster (11 miles north-east), Marylebone (11 miles north-east), Kensington (9 miles north-east), St Pancras (12 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-east).
Surbiton is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Other landmarks nearby include Bentall Centre (1.4 miles north) and Tolworth Hospital (1 mile south-east). The countryside around Surbiton includes The Wood and The Lake.
- Schools near Surbiton include The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre (within half a mile north) and Shrewsbury House School (0.8 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Coronation Hall pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.2 miles south)
Should you do it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Responsibilities for owners
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Towns and villages near Surbiton
Questions from Surbiton
Can you work in Surbiton with London’s parking rules?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Is asbestos common in Surbiton homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Surbiton may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. Often you can stay in other rooms.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
What happens
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the work area
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Looking after things afterwards
The surface is left ready for making good.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Keep pets away
- Photos help us quote
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Each different coating needs testing
Don’ts
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site