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Artex Removal for Wonersh
Any pre-2000 building in Wonersh may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers textured coating testing and removal.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings before skimming
Artex removal in Wonersh
About our artex removal in Wonersh
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry. Whether it’s rented homes refurbished between tenants and ceilings due for plastering or skimming, we deal with Artex ceilings, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes.
Village homes like those in Wonersh have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Location
- Wonersh (GU5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Wonersh
Do you work on properties in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do older homes in Wonersh have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Wonersh may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Either can work: the right choice depends on the room. We’ll advise room by room.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Do you work in Wonersh?
Yes, Wonersh is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
After we have finished in Wonersh
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Give us room sizes
- Each different coating needs testing
- Send photos of the coatings
What to avoid
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Limits to be aware of
The usual limits are:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials in Wonersh
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Duty holders and landlords in Wonersh
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.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
How it works
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, with no sanding or dry scraping. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Dig out previous surveys
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
How to get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Related guides
Wonersh properties and textured coatings
Wonersh is about 4 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. For Artex jobs in Wonersh, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Wonersh is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Chilworth station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. If your home is one of the older properties in Wonersh, near Wonersh United Reformed Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Wonersh is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Artex jobs anywhere in GU5 start with the postcode and some photos. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as The Street, Woodyers Close and The Close, wherever it is in Wonersh. For properties just outside Wonersh, we cover Bramley (1 mile west), Shamley Green (1 mile south-east), Birtley Green (1 mile south), Stroud Common (2 miles south-east) and Grafham (2 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Guildford (4 miles north), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles west) and Reigate (15 miles east).
A little further out are Surrey Police Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Wonersh include St Martha's Hill and Silent Pool.
- Nearby schools include St Catherine's School (0.7 miles west) and Broadwater School (2.2 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Grantley Arms Public House (less than half a mile west)
Which option is right?
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it smooth first, and it remains in place. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
How we work in Wonersh
- Domestic and commercial work
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Clear advice on your options
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
See how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Why people call us in Wonersh
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights releases fibres.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Rented flats before redecoration
Non-domestic buildings like Bramley CofE Aided Infant School and Nursery should already have records of any textured coatings.
Questions to ask before you book
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- The documents you’ll receive
- How fibres will be kept down
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- Access to the area
- Material and condition
- Waste quantity and disposal
- How much there is
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- The parking area
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Damaged areas
Every job is quoted in writing. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
What else we do in Wonersh
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note