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Asbestos Artex Removal in Charlton, Greater London
Any pre-2000 building in Charlton may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers textured coating testing and removal.
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings before plastering
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How artex removal works in Charlton
Planning a renovation in Charlton with textured ceilings? Get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. Whether it’s walls before tiling and ceilings before plastering, we deal with coated ceiling roses, textured walls and Artex ceilings and more.
Ceilings in Charlton conversions can have more than one coating, so each may need testing. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Where
- Charlton (SE7, SE18)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The size of the job
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Visible markings
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Textured ceilings in Charlton
Charlton is about 2 miles west of Plumstead, in Greater London. Charlton is within our Greater London area, for Artex jobs of every size. We work in 764 places across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
For a school such as Thorntree Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. For rented flats close to Charlton station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
For Artex jobs in SE7 and SE18, just send the postcode and a few photos. Whether your property is on Floyd Road, Guild Road and Priolo Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also carry out Artex jobs in New Charlton (1 mile north-west), Westcombe Park (1 mile west), Woolwich (1 mile east), Vanbrugh Park Estate (1 mile south-west) and Kidbrooke (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-west).
Charlton 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 British Hospital for Mothers and Babies (0.5 miles east) and Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2.3 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Gilbert's Pit.
- Local schools include Royal Greenwich Trust School (within half a mile north) and Wildwood Montessori School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Victoria pub (less than half a mile north)
Duty holders and landlords in Charlton
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
If you manage or own a block in Charlton, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Limits to be aware of
We are upfront about what’s included:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials in Charlton
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
Can I do it myself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Step by step
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
How to prepare
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
How to get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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Typical Artex jobs in Charlton
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings coming down
In older homes in Charlton, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Comparing quotes
- If the price includes VAT
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Any exclusions
Looking after things afterwards
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
To avoid problems in future:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Give us room sizes
- Each different coating needs testing
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
Don’ts
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Which option is right?
What are the options for Artex? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is typically better. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
Read how we price jobs or published price ranges.
Charlton: your questions answered
Do you work near Charlton station?
Yes, we cover Charlton, including the streets around Charlton station.
Do you work in Charlton despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many don’t. A test will tell you.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
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More for properties in Charlton
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note