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Asbestos removal and surveys in GU2
We work across all of the GU2 postcode district, which takes in Stoughton, Westborough and Onslow Village. Surveys, testing and removal, planned to HSE guidance.
Asbestos removal in GU2
Where we work in GU2
What we do in GU2
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode for a quote: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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How artex removal works in GU2
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in GU2, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. People often contact us about coatings damaged by leaks and ceilings before plastering, involving coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard.
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces and bagged or wrapped.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
What you’ll pay
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
How we work in GU2
- Work done to the regulations
- Accredited laboratory results
- Records for your files
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
Get a quote
Each job is priced individually. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
What’s near Stoughton
Our work in Stoughton takes us near Chitty's Common, Wooden Bridge pub and Emmanuel Church and the streets around them. Nearby too are Christ's College (0.5 miles east), Stoughton Infant School (within half a mile east) and Rydes Hill Preparatory School (0.5 miles south-west). For anyone coming by rail, the closest station is Guildford station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (1.7 miles south-east) and Guildford Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Stoughton include Littlefield Common and Pewley Hill.
Textured ceilings across GU2
Across GU2, renovations often uncover textured coatings, in Guildford, Stoughton and Westborough and smaller places alike.
Stoughton: If your home is one of the older properties in Stoughton, near Emmanuel Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Guildford station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Doing it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in GU2
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
These come up again and again:
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings already disturbed
- Textured walls before a refit
Choosing the right option
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building.
What your quote should include
- How fibres will be kept down
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
What it might be made of
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which does not change what’s underneath.
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
How we price Artex removal
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- The quantity or area
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The category of work
- Location, parking and any London charges
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Damaged areas
- Visible markings
- An overall view
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
GU2: your questions answered
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will explain the options.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
How do I get a quote?
Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site