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Artex Removal in York Town
Artex removal in York Town: textured coating testing and removal. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
Artex removal in York Town
What affects the price in York Town
We base our quote on:
- Disposal costs
- How easy it is to reach
- Travel and parking
- The number of samples or the size of the building
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- Street parking nearby
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Cracks or breaks
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
About our artex removal in York Town
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. Typical jobs include ceilings coming down and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights, including swirl patterns, stipple finishes and Artex ceilings.
In towns and villages like York Town, textured ceilings are a common renovation find, and testing comes first. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Area
- York Town (GU15, GU16, GU47)
- Region
- Surrey
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
After the job
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Once we’re done:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Each different coating needs testing
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Keep pets away
Don’ts
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
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Common questions in York Town
Is asbestos common in York Town homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in York Town can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is the Artex in my York Town home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
How much does Artex removal cost in York Town?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
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, which is why it’s identified before work.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Is my textured ceiling in York Town asbestos?
Not necessarily: many coatings are asbestos-free. A sample test tells you which you have.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Generally not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
Choosing the right option
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
How we work in York Town
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Covering London and the South East
- Houses, flats and business premises
How we work
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Tell us about parking and access
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Find any old asbestos reports
Get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Helpful guides
Should you do it yourself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Artex removal around York Town
York Town is about 1 mile west of Camberley, in Surrey. For Artex jobs in York Town, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We work in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 10 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like South Camberley Primary and Nursery School should already have records of any textured coatings. Older homes across York Town may have coatings added during past renovations.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the GU15, GU16 and GU47 postcode area. Your property could be on Tank Road, Vale Road and Slim Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in York Town. For properties just outside York Town, we cover Watchmoor (1 mile south), College Town (1 mile north-west), Hawley (1 mile south-west), Blackwater (1 mile west) and Camberley (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles south-east), Woking (8 miles east), Farnham (9 miles south), Egham (11 miles north-east), Staines-upon-Thames (13 miles north-east) and Weybridge (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Frimley Park Hospital (1.4 miles south-east) and Staff College Museum (0.6 miles north-east). The countryside around York Town includes Ball Hill and Horseshoe Lake.
- Schools near York Town include Kings International College (1 mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Claude du Vall pub (0.7 miles east)
- Other local spots include Royal Military Academy Library (0.6 miles north)
Duty holders and landlords in York Town
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
What’s included, and what isn’t
The usual limits are:
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- We need the room cleared
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note