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Artex Removal for Deptford
Artex removal for Deptford: removal of textured ceilings and walls. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings before skimming
Artex removal for Deptford
Artex removal in Deptford
Planning a renovation in Deptford with textured ceilings? Get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. People often contact us about loft conversions and flaking textured ceilings, including coated plasterboard, textured walls and Artex ceilings.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in areas like Deptford, often painted over many times. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Area
- Deptford (SE8, SE10, SE14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after things afterwards
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Some practical advice:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets away
- Test every different coating
Don’ts
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Prices and what affects them
Our quotes take into account:
- The category of work
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The type of material and its condition
- Travel and parking
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Helping us quote
A few photos can save a site visit:
- An idea of size
- A close-up from a safe distance
- How we’d reach it
- Where we could park
Each job is priced individually. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
Your options compared
Testing first can save a lot: a clear result means normal methods. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why choose us
- Work done to the regulations
- Houses, flats and business premises
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Written quotes that say what’s included
See how we price jobs or the cost guide.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Worth knowing before you book:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
For businesses and landlords in Deptford
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Deptford properties and textured coatings
Deptford is about 3 miles south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. If your Artex job is in Deptford, let us know about access. We work in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Older homes across Deptford may have coatings added during past renovations. A school like Tidemill Academy should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the SE8, SE10 and SE14 postcode area. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Mill Lane, Dixon Road and Clare Road or the roads around them. Being close to the A2209, Deptford is simple for us to get to. If your property is just outside Deptford, we also cover New Cross (1 mile south-west), St Johns (1 mile south), Millwall (1 mile north), Isle of Dogs (1 mile north-east) and North Greenwich (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover London (3 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles north-west).
Deptford 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.
Well-known places in the area include Fan Museum (0.8 miles east) and Nunhead (1.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Deptford includes Sue Godfrey Nature Park and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include Addey and Stanhope School (less than half a mile south) and Laban Centre (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include Deptford Arms (within half a mile south)
What else we do in Deptford
How we work
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces and bagged or wrapped. It helps if we can park nearby.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
How to get a quote
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Related guides
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
What we deal with in Deptford
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights releases fibres.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Walls before tiling
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Landlord refurbishments
If you’re refurbishing flats near Deptford station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Questions to ask before you book
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
Common questions in Deptford
Do textured ceilings in Deptford homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Do older homes in Deptford have asbestos?
Any home in Deptford built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site