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Artex Removal in Upper Halliford
Artex removal in Upper Halliford, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings before skimming
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Artex removal near Upper Halliford
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Upper Halliford. Common materials are textured walls, swirl patterns and coated ceiling roses, and people generally contact us about ceilings before plastering and textured walls before a refit.
Village homes like those in Upper Halliford have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Upper Halliford (TW17)
- Region
- Surrey
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Find any old asbestos reports
Getting a price
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Textured ceilings in Upper Halliford
Upper Halliford is about 1 mile south-west of Sunbury-on-Thames, in Surrey. In Upper Halliford, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Upper Halliford is one of 395 places in Surrey where we work. We work right across the region, from Upper Halliford to Guildford (about 13 miles away).
In older homes in Upper Halliford, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Non-domestic buildings like The Bishop Wand Church of England School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Artex jobs anywhere in TW17 start with the postcode and some photos. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Stirling Avenue, Allington Avenue and Pears Avenue or the roads around them, wherever it is in Upper Halliford. Other places close to Upper Halliford we cover include Charlton (1 mile north-west), Sunbury-on-Thames (1 mile north-east), Littleton Common (1 mile north-west), Ashford Common (1 mile north) and Shepperton Green (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (8 miles south-east), Ewell (8 miles south-east) and Egham (5 miles west).
A little further out are No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (1.4 miles south) and Kempton Steam Museum (1.7 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Ferris Meadow Lake and St Ann's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Hawkedale Primary School (less than half a mile east) and Sunbury Manor School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Three Fishes Public House (0.7 miles east)
Common questions in Upper Halliford
Do you cover Upper Halliford and the area around Upper Halliford station?
Yes, we cover Upper Halliford and the area towards Upper Halliford station, about 0.5 miles north.
Do older homes in Upper Halliford have asbestos?
Any home in Upper Halliford built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you cannot tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
Do you work in Upper Halliford?
Yes, Upper Halliford is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
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Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- File the test result and waste note
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets away
- Photos help us quote
Avoid these
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Weighing up your options
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why us?
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Why people call us in Upper Halliford
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Rented flats before redecoration
If you are refurbishing flats near Upper Halliford station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Questions to ask before booking
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What paperwork you get
- How fibres will be kept down
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
Duty holders and landlords in Upper Halliford
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Good to know
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- 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 before you book.
Materials in Upper Halliford
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
What affects the price in Upper Halliford
We base our quote on:
- What the material is and its state
- Waste quantity and disposal
- How many samples are needed
- Location, parking and any London charges
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Damaged areas
- How we’d reach it
- An overall view
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site