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Asbestos Artex Removal in West End, Surrey
Found something that might be asbestos in West End? Our service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, with clear advice at each step.
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Artex removal for West End
West End properties and textured coatings
West End is about 3 miles north-west of Woking, in Surrey. West End has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. West End is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our area stretches from West End to Guildford (about 7 miles away).
For rented flats close to Brookwood station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Non-domestic buildings like Holy Trinity CofE Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings.
For Artex jobs in GU24, just send the postcode and a few photos. Local streets include High Street, Church Road and Sefton Close; we cover every one. Close by, we cover Lucas Green (1 mile south-west), Donkey Town (1 mile west), Penny Pot (1 mile east), Bisley (1 mile south) and Castle Green (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also work in Guildford (7 miles south-east), Woking (3 miles south-east), Camberley (4 miles west), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Egham (7 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chobham Museum (1.6 miles north-east) and Brookwood Hospital (1.8 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Brookwood Lye.
- Nearby schools include Gordon's School (0.5 miles north-west)
Artex removal near West End
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through, which is why testing first matters in West End. We often deal with Artex ceilings, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses, and people usually contact us about coatings in the way of electrical work and rented flats before redecoration.
In places like West End, textured ceilings are a common renovation find, and testing comes first. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Where
- West End (GU24)
- Region
- Surrey
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Duty holders and landlords in West End
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
If you manage or own a block in West End, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
What we deal with in West End
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Textured walls before a refit
Older homes across West End may have coatings added during past renovations.
What to look for in a quote
- Any exclusions
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
What it costs
Every quote reflects:
- How much there is
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- What the material is and its state
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The parking area
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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What it might be made of
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Afterwards
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Things not to do
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Questions from West End
Do you work near Brookwood station?
Yes. Brookwood station is about 2.4 miles south of West End, and we cover both.
Is the Artex in my West End home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. To do that, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
Is my textured ceiling in West End asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many do not. A test will tell you.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Your options compared
Plastering over it is an option, but never sand it first, and it remains in place. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
How we work in West End
- Reports and results you can share
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
What’s included, and what is not
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
How we work
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Dig out previous surveys
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
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
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site