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Asbestos Artex Removal in Westhumble, Surrey
Artex removal for Westhumble: removal of textured ceilings and walls. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Loft conversions and extensions
Artex removal near Westhumble
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Disposal costs
- The quantity or area
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- A clear close-up
- A picture of the whole area
- Approximate dimensions
- How we’d reach it
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Artex removal for Westhumble properties
Planning a renovation in Westhumble with textured ceilings? Test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. Typical materials include stipple finishes, coated plasterboard and coated ceiling roses, and typical jobs are coatings in the way of electrical work and coatings scraped during DIY.
In towns and villages like Westhumble, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Location
- Westhumble (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Typical Artex jobs in Westhumble
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding, dry scraping or drilling.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Older homes across Westhumble may have coatings added during past renovations.
Before booking anyone
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Which areas and materials are covered
How it works
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, and keep the coating damp as we work. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a 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
Preparing for the visit
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
Get a quote
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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Questions from Westhumble
Is asbestos common in Westhumble homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Box Hill & Westhumble station?
Yes, we cover Westhumble, including the streets around Box Hill & Westhumble station.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
How much does Artex removal cost in Westhumble?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote once we know what it contains.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
Your options compared
Plastering over it avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and it remains in place. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why us?
- Covering London and the South East
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Take a look at how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Textured ceilings in Westhumble
Westhumble is about 2 miles north of Dorking, in Surrey. We cover Westhumble as part of Surrey, whatever the size of the job. We work in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Westhumble to Guildford (10 miles away).
For a school such as The Ashcombe School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. For rented flats close to Box Hill & Westhumble station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Westhumble is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Artex jobs anywhere in RH5 start with the postcode and some photos. Streets in the area include Adlers Lane, Chapel Lane and Burney Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Other places close to Westhumble we cover include Pixham (1 mile south-east), Mickleham (1 mile north-east), Ranmore Common (2 miles south-west), Dorking (2 miles south) and Westcott (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (10 miles west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (6 miles north-east), Horley (9 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Headley Court (3.6 miles north-east) and Betchworth Castle (1.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Schools near Westhumble include St Martin's CofE Controlled Primary School (1.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include Stepping Stones pub (under half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Pippbrook House (1.2 miles south)
Should you do it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Good to know
We are upfront about what’s included:
- We need the room cleared
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
Materials, one by one
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Looking after things afterwards
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
Keeping things safe:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Send photos of the coatings
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Give us room sizes
Don’ts
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Test before the builders arrive.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site