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Asbestos Artex Removal in Westborough, Surrey
Buildings in Westborough built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers textured coating testing and removal.
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Artex removal for Westborough
Artex removal near Westborough
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. A small sample tells you which you have, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. From ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and structural work through coated ceilings, we deal with stipple finishes, textured walls and swirl patterns and more.
Homes in towns and villages like Westborough may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so test each different coating. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Location
- Westborough (GU2, GU1, GU3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there’s no confusion.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- 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
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Dig out previous surveys
Get a quote
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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Looking after things afterwards
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep pets away
- Each different coating needs testing
Avoid these
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
What’s included, and what isn’t
What’s in and what’s out:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
Which option is right?
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
How we work in Westborough
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Read our prices page or our cost guide.
Westborough questions
Do textured ceilings in Westborough homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you work on properties in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- How much there is
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The type of material and its condition
- The survey scope
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- Approximate dimensions
- Cracks or breaks
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- An overall view
Send us the address in Westborough, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Nearby places to Westborough
Also in Westborough
Westborough properties and textured coatings
Westborough is about 1 mile west of Guildford, in Surrey. Anywhere in Westborough, just send the postcode, and we will quote. Westborough is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
For a school such as St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. In older homes in Westborough, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Westborough is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We cover Artex jobs across GU2, GU1 and GU3. Your property could be on Cabell Road, Clover Road and Weston Road or the roads around them. Westborough is on the A323, which makes it simple to get to. Nearby, we also cover Stoughton (1 mile north), Bellfields (1 mile north-east), Guildford (1 mile east), Abbotswood (2 miles east) and Jacobs Well (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (8 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (13 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (13 miles north-east) and Dorking (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Surrey County Hospital (0.6 miles south-west) and Guildford Cathedral Treasury (0.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Westborough include Littlefield Common and Pewley Hill.
- Local schools include Kings College Guildford (less than half a mile west) and Rydes Hill Preparatory School (under half a mile north)
- Local pubs include Hare and Hounds pub (0.6 miles north-west)
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.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
- 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