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Artex Removal for Colliers Wood
Artex removal for Colliers Wood: Artex removal, with testing first. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Artex removal in Colliers Wood
Responsibilities for owners
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
If your business premises in Colliers Wood were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Artex removal near Colliers Wood
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. Typical materials include stipple finishes, textured walls and swirl patterns, and typical jobs are coatings already disturbed and ceilings before skimming.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in areas like Colliers Wood, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- Colliers Wood (SW17, SW19, CR4)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price Artex removal
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Parking and access charges
- Disposal costs
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Photos that help
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Labels, if any
- Damaged areas
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Afterwards
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
Once we’re done:
- Test every different coating
- Keep pets away
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Clear the rooms before the work
Things not to do
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Your options compared
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why choose us
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Clear written quotes
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Covering London and the South East
Take a look at our prices page and published price ranges.
Colliers Wood: your questions answered
Do you cover Colliers Wood and the area around Tooting station?
Yes. Tooting station is close to the centre of Colliers Wood, and we cover the whole area.
Is asbestos common in Colliers Wood homes?
Any home in Colliers Wood built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is normally needed.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Artex in Colliers Wood homes
Colliers Wood is about 5 miles south of Brompton, in Greater London. Colliers Wood has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Colliers Wood is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
For a school such as Sellincourt Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. Older homes across Colliers Wood may have coatings added during past renovations.
Anywhere in SW17, SW19 and CR4, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Acre Road, Boyd Road and Park Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Colliers Wood we cover include Tooting (1 mile north), Tooting Bec (1 mile north), Merton Abbey (1 mile south-west), Furzedown (1 mile north-east) and Eastfields (1 mile south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (6 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-east).
Colliers Wood 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.
Nearby you’ll also find Southside Wandsworth (2.7 miles north-west) and Grove Hospital (0.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Henman Hill and Myrna Close.
- Schools near Colliers Wood include Ensham School (0.5 miles north-east) and Graveney School (0.8 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Royal Standard pub (0.5 miles west)
- Local facilities include St Leonard's (1.7 miles north-east)
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What’s included, and what isn’t
Worth knowing before you book:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Colliers Wood
Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.
Typical jobs in Colliers Wood include:
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
For rented flats close to Tooting station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Questions to ask before booking
- The method and controls
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- Suitable insurance for the work
- The scope of the job, in writing
Step by step
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Tell us about parking and access
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
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Materials, one by one
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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