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Asbestos removal and surveys in KT11
Planning work on an older property in KT11? We cover Cobham, Stoke D'Abernon and Downside and every street in between, planned to HSE guidance.
Asbestos removal in KT11
Towns and villages in KT11
- Cobham
- Stoke D'Abernon
- Downside
- Martyr's Green
- Hatchford End
- Hatchford
- Oxshott
- East Horsley
- St George's Hill
Asbestos services in KT11
Send us photos and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
How artex removal works in KT11
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through, which is why testing first matters in KT11. Typical materials include coated plasterboard, swirl patterns and textured walls, and people typically contact us about ceilings before downlights go in and walls before tiling.
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible and bagged or wrapped.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Prices in KT11
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why choose us
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- No removal until we know what it is
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
What’s near Cobham
Locally, our jobs take us close to St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Cobham Free School and West End Common, among other places. Also close by are The Running Mare pub (0.6 miles south) and Church of St Andrew (0.8 miles south-west). For anyone coming by rail, the closest station is Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station, about 1.1 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Elmbridge Museum (3 miles north-east) and Chessington Castle Hill (4.9 miles east). The countryside around Cobham includes Jubilee Wood and Claremont Lake.
Artex removal in KT11
Across KT11, renovations often uncover textured coatings, in towns and villages alike.
Cobham: Non-domestic buildings like St Andrew's CofE Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. For rented flats close to Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
For businesses and landlords in KT11
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Where asbestos turns up
Older coatings are often painted over many times, so age is hard to judge.
Typical jobs in KT11 include:
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings before plastering
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Afterwards
The surface is left ready for making good.
- Give us room sizes
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Test every different coating
- Clear the rooms before the work
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We need the room cleared
- Other materials may need their own approach
Materials we deal with
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which does not change what’s underneath.
FAQs for KT11
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
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.
Is asbestos dangerous?
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.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site