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Asbestos Artex Removal in Thorpe, Surrey
Looking for Artex removal in Thorpe? We work across Thorpe and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings before skimming
- Walls before tiling
Artex removal for Thorpe
Artex removal in Thorpe
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. From damaged or cracked coatings and coatings damaged by DIY, we deal with coated plasterboard, swirl patterns and textured walls and more.
In places like Thorpe, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Where
- Thorpe (TW20)
- County
- Surrey
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
After the job
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Going forward:
- File the test result and waste note
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep pets out of the work area
What to avoid
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Test before the builders arrive.
Which option is right?
What are the options for Artex? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is usually best. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- Accredited laboratory results
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Records for your files
Take a look at how we quote and our cost guide.
Questions from Thorpe
Do you cover small places like Thorpe?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do textured ceilings in Thorpe homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. You’ll get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Doing it yourself?
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.
What we deal with in Thorpe
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
In older properties, we often see:
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Walls before tiling
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Virginia Water station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
What your quote should include
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Any exclusions
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
How it works
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
How to prepare
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
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Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Towns and villages near Thorpe
Duty holders and landlords in Thorpe
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Thorpe, 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.
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- How much there is
- Material and condition
- Parking and access charges
- How much waste there is
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- An idea of size
- The access route
- A photo of the whole area
- Cracks or breaks
Send us the address in Thorpe, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will reply with a quote.
Textured ceilings in Thorpe
Thorpe is about 2 miles south-east of Egham, in Surrey. Anywhere in Thorpe, just send the postcode, and we will quote. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
A school like Thorpe CofE Aided Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. Older homes across Thorpe may have coatings added during past renovations.
This part of Surrey takes in TW20. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Village Road, Western Avenue and Midway Avenue or the roads around them, wherever it is in Thorpe. Main roads around Thorpe include the B388; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. Nearby, we also cover Thorpe Green (1 mile south-west), Stroude (1 mile west), Egham Hythe (1 mile north), Penton Hook (1 mile east) and Virginia Water (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (7 miles south), Camberley (10 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles south-east), Ewell (13 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (6 miles east).
A little further out are Spelthorne Museum (1.9 miles north-east) and Runnymede Hospital (2.2 miles south). The countryside around Thorpe includes Gracious Pond and Manor Lake.
- Schools near Thorpe include The American School In England (within half a mile east) and The Magna Carta School (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile south)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note