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Asbestos Artex Removal in Battersea, Greater London
Buildings in Battersea built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer textured coating testing and removal.
- Ceilings coming down
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings before skimming
Artex removal in Battersea
Responsibilities for owners
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Artex removal near Battersea
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. Testing a sample tells you, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. People often contact us about rented homes refurbished between tenants and ceilings coming down, involving stipple finishes, coated ceiling roses and swirl patterns.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in towns and villages like Battersea, often painted over many times. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Battersea (SW11, SW18, SW4)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Should you do it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
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A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
The scope of Artex removal
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
Battersea questions
Is the Artex in my Battersea home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Do you work in Battersea despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. To do that, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Artex removal around Battersea
Battersea is about 3 miles south-east of Kensington, in Greater London. In Battersea, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Battersea is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work.
If you are refurbishing flats near Clapham Junction station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. If your home is one of the older properties in Battersea, near Clapham Welsh Presbyterian Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Here we cover the SW11, SW18 and SW4 postcode area. From York Road, Este Road and Home Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Being close to the A3207, Battersea is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also cover Clapham Junction (1 mile north-west), Sands End (1 mile north-west), Chelsea Harbour (1 mile north-west), Wandsworth (1 mile south-west) and Clapham (1 mile east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (4 miles north-east), City of Westminster (4 miles north), Marylebone (4 miles north), Kensington (3 miles north-west), St Pancras (5 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-east).
Battersea is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
A little further out are Soseki Museum (0.9 miles east) and Streatham Hill (2.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Battersea include Henman Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include Thames Christian College (0.5 miles north-west) and Emanuel School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Falcon pub (within half a mile west)
Options to consider in Battersea
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
How we work in Battersea
- Clear written quotes
- Reports and results you can share
- Covering London and the South East
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
See our prices page or the cost guide.
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Access to the area
- Material and condition
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- An idea of size
- Cracks or breaks
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Send us the address in Battersea, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
How we work
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. The work area is kept clear while we are working.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Ask for a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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After the job
The surface is left ready for making good.
After we’ve finished:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Avoid these
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note