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Artex Removal for Upper Hale
Looking for Artex removal in Upper Hale? We cover Upper Hale and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
Artex removal near Upper Hale
How artex removal works in Upper Hale
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. Testing a sample tells you, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. From ceilings before downlights go in and structural work through coated ceilings, we deal with textured walls, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard.
In Upper Hale, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so each type needs testing. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Location
- Upper Hale (GU9)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Upper Hale
Could my house in Upper Hale contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Upper Hale may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Upper Hale from London?
Upper Hale is about 35 miles from central London, well within our area.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
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.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not until it’s been tested. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both are options: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will recommend one for each room.
What else we do in Upper Hale
Can I do it myself?
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.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
The process
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. The work area is kept clear while we are working.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a 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
Getting ready
- Clear the way to the work area
- Tell us about parking and access
- Warn neighbours if needed
Get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Helpful guides
What we do and don’t cover
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- We need the room cleared
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Options to consider in Upper Hale
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Why choose us
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Clear written quotes
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- The type of material and its condition
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The category of work
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- Visible markings
- How we’d reach it
- Damaged areas
- A rough size or measurement
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
Afterwards
The surface is left ready for making good.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Plan around the closed rooms
Avoid these
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Upper Hale
Many trades want a test result first.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
For a school such as Hale School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Questions to ask before booking
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- What category of work it is
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- What paperwork you get
Upper Hale properties and textured coatings
Upper Hale is about 2 miles north of Farnham, in Surrey. Properties in Upper Hale range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Upper Hale to Guildford (10 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Farnham station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. In older homes in Upper Hale, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
This part of Surrey takes in GU9, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. From Queens Lane, Ball and Wicket Lane and Upper Hale Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Main roads around Upper Hale include the A3016 and B3005, so mention parking if the property is on one. Other places close to Upper Hale we cover include Heath End (1 mile east), Hale (1 mile south-east), Weybourne (1 mile east), Badshot Lea (1 mile east) and Farnham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north-east), Frimley (6 miles north-east), Haslemere (11 miles south) and Cranleigh (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Fleet Community Hospital (4.3 miles north-west) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Aunt's Pool and Beacon Hill.
- Schools near Upper Hale include Farnham Heath End School (0.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Six Bells pub (1 mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Prince Consort's Library (1.7 miles north-east)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note