Artex is the most famous brand of textured ceiling finish. However, many generic textured coatings used in UK properties before 2000 also contain chrysotile asbestos fibres, across a wide range of proprietary and own-brand products.
Our trained specialists safely strip decorative finishes from domestic ceilings and commercial wall surfaces across Surrey using highly controlled wet extraction techniques.
Safe domestic ceiling textured coating removal.
Controlled commercial wall coating paint stripping.
From free same-week survey and sampling through to licensed disposal, we manage every stage of your textured coating removal in full HSE compliance.
We visit free of charge within the same week, take a sample, and submit it to a UKAS-accredited laboratory. Written results confirmed before any removal is agreed.
If asbestos is confirmed, you receive a fixed written quote within 48 hours. That price does not change once confirmed in writing.
Our UKATA-trained operatives strip the coating using wet-stripping techniques throughout, suppressing fibre release. Dry scraping or sanding is never used at any stage.
All removed coating is bagged in compliant packaging and transported to an HSE-approved facility. Consignment note provided on completion.
We carry £10m public and employer liability insurance as standard on every textured coating removal job across Surrey.
Every operative is UKATA-trained. We do not subcontract or use agency labour on any job.
We do not revise a price once confirmed in writing. No estimates, no additional charges on completion.
Every customer receives a consignment note on completion as legal proof of correct disposal.
FAQS
Applying a fresh skim coat of plaster over the top is sometimes a lower-risk option, but only if the existing coating is intact and firmly bonded. However, this approach leaves the asbestos in place and may complicate future renovation work or property sales. A professional survey will confirm whether encapsulation or removal is the correct course of action for your specific situation.Yes, many agricultural buildings built before 2000 contain asbestos in corrugated roofing and cladding. Asbestos cement was the dominant material for decades across Surrey. Even barns re-roofed during the 1990s can still contain original asbestos components.
In most cases, occupants are asked to vacate the affected rooms during the removal process. Our operatives establish appropriate containment controls before any stripping begins to prevent fibre migration to other parts of the property. Once the work is complete and the area has been cleaned, we confirm when the room is safe to re-enter.
We use wet-stripping methods throughout, applying controlled moisture before and during removal to bind any released fibres. This prevents them from becoming airborne while the material is removed in sections and immediately bagged. We thoroughly clean the area before leaving the property.
Visual identification alone cannot confirm asbestos presence. Any textured finish applied before 2000 must be treated as hazardous until tested. Our free same-week survey includes a professional inspection and UKAS-accredited sampling to confirm your coating’s status definitively.
Yes. Textured coatings were commonly applied to both walls and ceilings in pre-2000 properties. Our team safely strips both surfaces using the same wet-stripping methods, confirming the full scope of work during your initial free survey.
No. Sanding or dry-scraping textured coatings risks releasing dangerous respirable chrysotile fibres into your property. This is a leading cause of accidental domestic exposure across Surrey. The correct first step is arranging a professional survey and controlled sample collection.
In most domestic scenarios, this process falls under the non-licensed work category. A full HSE licence is not required for standard removals. However, UKATA-trained operatives must still execute the work using controlled wet-stripping techniques and legal waste disposal.
Most standard single-room ceiling removal projects are completed safely within one working day. Larger multi-room properties or combined wall and ceiling clearances may take longer. We always confirm the exact timeframe within your fixed written quote.
Yes. We provide safe asbestos textured coating removal across all Surrey locations, including Guildford, Woking, Epsom, and Reigate. Contact us directly with your postcode today to arrange a free site survey and a fixed quote within 48 hours.
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