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Asbestos Artex Removal in Thames Ditton, Surrey
Artex removal in Thames Ditton, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings before skimming
Asbestos help in Thames Ditton
Artex removal for Thames Ditton properties
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped. We often deal with coated plasterboard, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes, and people typically contact us about loft conversions and structural work through coated ceilings.
In Thames Ditton, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so each type needs testing. We only recommend work that’s needed, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Where
- Thames Ditton (KT7)
- Region
- Surrey
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Artex removal around Thames Ditton
Thames Ditton is about 1 mile west of Surbiton, in Surrey. Thames Ditton has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in 395 places across Surrey. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
If you are refurbishing flats near Thames Ditton station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Older homes across Thames Ditton may have coatings added during past renovations.
This part of Surrey takes in KT7, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, Watts Road and Ditton Close, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Main roads around Thames Ditton include the A307, so mention parking if the property is on one. We also carry out Artex jobs in Weston Green (1 mile south-west), Long Ditton (1 mile east), Hinchley Wood (1 mile south), Seething Wells (1 mile east) and Molesey (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (12 miles south-west), Epsom (5 miles south-east), Redhill (13 miles south-east), Ewell (4 miles south-east) and Egham (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Tolworth Hospital (2 miles east) and Bentall Centre (2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include The Wood and The Lake.
- Nearby schools include Esher College (0.5 miles west) and Shrewsbury House School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include George and Dragon pub (under half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.8 miles south-east)
The process
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
How to prepare
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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Materials we deal with
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
For businesses and landlords in Thames Ditton
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Thames Ditton, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
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.
What happens next
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Keeping things safe:
- Keep pets away
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Send photos of the coatings
- Empty the rooms in advance
Avoid these
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Places near Thames Ditton
More for properties in Thames Ditton
Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling isn’t automatically asbestos.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Non-domestic buildings like Thames Ditton Junior School should already have records of any textured coatings.
Before you book anyone
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
Thames Ditton questions
Do textured ceilings in Thames Ditton homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do older homes in Thames Ditton have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Thames Ditton may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will explain the options.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Limits to be aware of
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- We need the room cleared
- 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.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
Choosing the right option
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
How we work in Thames Ditton
- No removal until we know what it is
- Clear advice on your options
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note