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Asbestos Artex Removal in Coombe, Greater London
Artex removal across Coombe, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings already disturbed
Artex removal near Coombe
Textured ceilings in Coombe
Coombe is about 1 mile north of New Malden, in Greater London. Coombe is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
If you are refurbishing flats near Norbiton station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. If your home is one of the older properties in Coombe, near Christ Church New Malden or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Here we cover the KT2, KT3 and SW20 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on West Road, Crown Road and Traps Lane or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. We also carry out Artex jobs in Motspur Park (1 mile south-east), Coombe Hill (1 mile north), Kingston Vale (1 mile north-east), Norbiton (1 mile south-west) and New Malden (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (8 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north-east), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Coombe is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Other landmarks nearby include Municipal Borough of Malden and Coombe (1.3 miles south) and Kingston Hospital (0.8 miles west). The countryside around Coombe includes Kew Gardens Lake and Kingston Hill Road area.
- Local schools include Coombe Girls' School (0.6 miles south) and Canbury School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Oak Public House (0.8 miles south)
Artex removal near Coombe
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. From ceilings due for plastering or skimming and coatings scraped during DIY, we deal with coated plasterboard, Artex ceilings and coated ceiling roses and more.
Ceilings in Coombe conversions can have more than one coating, so we test each coating. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Coombe (KT2, KT3, SW20)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The scope of Artex removal
The usual limits are:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
What happens next
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
After we’ve finished:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Photos help us quote
Don’ts
Test before the builders arrive.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How much waste there is
- The size of the job
- What the material is and its state
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- The parking area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A rough size or measurement
- Cracks or breaks
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
How it works
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Preparing for the visit
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Warn neighbours if needed
Ask for a quote
Each job is priced individually. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Related guides
What it might be made of
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Choosing the right option
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why people choose us
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Across London and the South East
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Houses, flats and business premises
See our prices page and published price ranges.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Where asbestos turns up
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
People normally contact us about one of these:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
For a school such as Coombe Hill Junior School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- The method and controls
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
What else we do in Coombe
Common questions in Coombe
Can you work in Coombe with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Is asbestos common in Coombe homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both are options: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll advise room by room.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site