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Artex Removal in Dulwich Village
Artex removal in Dulwich Village, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings before plastering
Artex removal for Dulwich Village
How artex removal works in Dulwich Village
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. Typical jobs include walls before tiling and damaged or cracked coatings, including coated ceiling roses, textured walls and stipple finishes.
Ceilings in Dulwich Village conversions can have more than one coating, so we test each coating. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- Dulwich Village (SE22, SE21, SE24)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Dulwich Village properties and textured coatings
Dulwich Village is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Hill, in Greater London. Dulwich Village has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Dulwich Village is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work.
For rented flats close to North Dulwich station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. For a school such as Dulwich Hamlet Junior School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
This part of Greater London takes in SE22, SE21 and SE24. Streets in the area include Court Lane, Druce Road and Turney Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. With the A2216 close by, Dulwich Village is simple for us to get to. If your property is just outside Dulwich Village, we also cover Dulwich (1 mile south-east), Herne Hill (1 mile north-west), East Dulwich (1 mile north), West Dulwich (1 mile south) and Denmark Hill (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover London (3 miles north), City of Westminster (5 miles north-west), Marylebone (5 miles north-west), Kensington (6 miles north-west), St Pancras (5 miles north) and Shoreditch (5 miles north).
Dulwich Village 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.
Well-known places in the area include Nunhead (1.8 miles north-east) and House of Dreams Museum (0.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Knight's Hill and Centre for Wildlife Gardening.
- Schools near Dulwich Village include Alleyn's School (less than half a mile north) and The Charter School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown and Greyhound pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
How we work
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- 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
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Warn neighbours if needed
Ask for a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Duty holders and landlords in Dulwich Village
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Dulwich Village, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- Disposal costs
- Access to the area
- The type of material and its condition
- The survey scope
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Sending photos
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Approximate dimensions
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A clear close-up
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
FAQs for Dulwich Village
Is asbestos common in Dulwich Village homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work in Dulwich Village despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it.
Can I stay at home while you work?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote once we know what it contains.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not every coating does: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. Testing a sample is how you find out.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Options to consider in Dulwich Village
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why us?
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
See how we quote and our cost guide.
Nearby places to Dulwich Village
Other services in Dulwich Village
What we do and don’t cover
The usual limits are:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- We need the room cleared
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Typical Artex jobs in Dulwich Village
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding, dry scraping or drilling.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings already disturbed
Older homes across Dulwich Village may have coatings added during past renovations.
Comparing quotes
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Which areas and materials are covered
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note