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Asbestos Artex Removal in Westcott, Surrey
Artex removal in Westcott: textured coating testing and removal. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Artex removal in Westcott
Westcott: your questions answered
Do you work on properties in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you work near Dorking West station?
Yes, we cover Westcott and the area towards Dorking West station, about 1.4 miles north-east.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings typically aren’t licensed.
How do I get a quote?
Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
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.
About our artex removal in Westcott
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole than to strip the coating. We will talk you through the options for your rooms in Westcott. People often contact us about ceilings coming down and coatings scraped during DIY, including Artex ceilings, textured walls and stipple finishes.
Village homes like those in Westcott have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Area
- Westcott (RH4)
- County
- Surrey
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The scope of Artex removal
A few things to be aware of:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- We need the room cleared
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials in Westcott
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
Artex in Westcott homes
Westcott is about 2 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. Properties in Westcott range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
If you are refurbishing a rental near Dorking West station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Older homes across Westcott may have coatings added during past renovations. Westcott is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the RH4 postcode area. From Guildford Road, Chapel Lane and Stones Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also cover Ranmore Common (1 mile north), Wotton (1 mile south-west), Dorking (2 miles east), North Holmwood (2 miles south-east) and Mid Holmwood (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Guildford (9 miles west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north-east), Horley (9 miles east), Redhill (9 miles east) and Ewell (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Headley Court (6 miles north-east) and Mesolithic Museum (2.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Westcott include Combe Bottom and Box Hill.
- Local schools include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Prince of Wales pub (under half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Pippbrook House (1.9 miles north-east)
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- The quantity or area
- Parking and access charges
- Disposal costs
- How easy it is to reach
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- The parking area
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Labels, if any
You’ll get a written quote. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Nearby places to Westcott
What else we do in Westcott
Where asbestos turns up
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, which can make them crumble.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Non-domestic buildings like Surrey Hills All Saints Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- How fibres will be kept down
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Which option is right?
A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods. Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Why choose us
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Clear advice on your options
- Accredited laboratory results
- Clear written quotes
See how we quote and the cost guide.
What happens next
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
To avoid problems in future:
- Test every different coating
- File the test result and waste note
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Photos help us quote
Things not to do
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Should you do it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
What happens
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking and access
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Make sure we can get to the area
How to get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Read more
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note