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Asbestos Artex Removal in Tilford Reeds, Surrey
Artex removal in Tilford Reeds, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Artex removal in Tilford Reeds
Looking after things afterwards
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
A few practical points:
- File the test result and waste note
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Give us room sizes
- Test every different coating
Avoid these
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Artex removal for Tilford Reeds properties
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry. Typical jobs include ceilings coming down and walls before tiling, including textured walls, Artex ceilings and swirl patterns.
In a village like Tilford Reeds, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Tilford Reeds (GU10)
- County
- Surrey
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
For managing agents and freeholders in Tilford Reeds, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
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.
Tilford Reeds properties and textured coatings
Tilford Reeds is about 2 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. In Tilford Reeds, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We work in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like All Saints CofE Aided Infant School should already have records of any textured coatings. For rented flats close to Farnham station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Tilford Reeds is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Anywhere in GU10, Artex removal is available. For properties just outside Tilford Reeds, we cover Tilford (1 mile north-east), Tilford Common (1 mile south-east), Millbridge (1 mile south-west), Lower Bourne (1 mile north-west) and Shortfield Common (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (9 miles north), Haslemere (7 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
A little further out are Farnham Castle (3 miles north-west) and Museum of Farnham (2.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Tilford Reeds include Upper Lake and Farnham Heath.
- Local schools include Edgeborough School (1.3 miles west) and South Farnham School (2.1 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Barley Mow pub (0.6 miles east)
Tilford Reeds: your questions answered
Do you work near Farnham station?
Yes. Farnham station is about 2.3 miles north-west of Tilford Reeds, and we cover both.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Step by step
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
How to get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Choosing the right option
Test, leave, cover or remove? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is usually best. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why people choose us
- Across London and the South East
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Accredited laboratory results
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
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Limits to be aware of
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Other materials may need their own approach
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
How we price Artex removal
What drives the price:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Parking and access charges
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Disposal costs
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- An overall view
- A clear close-up
- Street parking nearby
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
You’ll get a written quote. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
Materials we deal with
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Tilford Reeds
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
In older homes in Tilford Reeds, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Comparing quotes
- Whether VAT is included
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site