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Artex Removal in Wanborough
Looking for Artex removal in Wanborough? We work across Wanborough and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings before skimming
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Artex removal for Wanborough
FAQs for Wanborough
Do textured ceilings in Wanborough homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you come out to small villages like Wanborough?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
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’ll recommend one for each room.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not every coating does: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. A sample test tells you which you have.
Do you work in Wanborough?
Yes, Wanborough is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Artex removal for Wanborough properties
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation, which is why testing first matters in Wanborough. From coatings already disturbed and structural work through coated ceilings, we cover textured walls, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes and more.
In places like Wanborough, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. We only recommend work that’s needed, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Location
- Wanborough (GU3)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Loft conversions and extensions
A school like Puttenham CofE Infant School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- What isn’t included
- If the price includes VAT
- What category of work it is
The scope of Artex removal
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- We need the room cleared
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
Can I do it myself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Artex removal around Wanborough
Wanborough is about 4 miles west of Guildford, in Surrey. For Artex jobs in Wanborough, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Wanborough is one of 395 places in Surrey where we work.
If you’re refurbishing flats near Wanborough station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. If your home is one of the older properties in Wanborough, near Church of St Bartholomew or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
We cover Artex jobs across the GU3 postcode area and the streets around it. Close by, we cover Christmas Pie (1 mile north-west), Flexford (1 mile north-west), Puttenham (1 mile south-west), Normandy (2 miles north) and Willey Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Guildford (4 miles east), Woking (7 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north), Farnham (6 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (4 miles east) and Ash Museum (2.6 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Ash Ranges and Lower Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Good Intent pub (0.7 miles south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Seale and Tongham (2.8 miles west)
After we have finished in Wanborough
The surface is left ready for making good.
After we’ve finished:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Test every different coating
- Photos help us quote
- Give us room sizes
Avoid these
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Step by step
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked before the seals come down. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
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Materials, one by one
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Which option is right?
Plastering over it is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
How we work in Wanborough
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Quotes that spell out the scope
See our prices page and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Wanborough
What changes the cost:
- Disposal costs
- Access to the area
- Travel and parking
- The quantity or area
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Cracks or breaks
- A rough size or measurement
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site