Greater London · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in East Wickham, Greater London
Looking for Artex removal in East Wickham? We cover East Wickham and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Need Artex removal in East Wickham?
Artex removal for East Wickham properties
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole than to strip the coating. We will explain which suits your rooms. From structural work through coated ceilings and damaged or cracked coatings, we cover textured walls, stipple finishes and Artex ceilings.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in places like East Wickham, often painted over many times. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Area
- East Wickham (DA16, SE18, SE2)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Your options compared
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.
What you get
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Identify first, remove only when needed
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Nearby places to East Wickham
More for properties in East Wickham
Can I do it myself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
After the job
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
After we have finished:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Photos help us quote
- Test every different coating
- Give us room sizes
Avoid these
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
A closer look at the materials
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
East Wickham questions
Do you work in East Wickham despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Do older homes in East Wickham have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
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 get advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Responsibilities for owners
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
How it works
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Let us know if something’s broken
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
Helpful guides
Artex in East Wickham homes
East Wickham is about 1 mile north-west of Welling, in Greater London. Homes, landlords and businesses in East Wickham contact us for Artex jobs about all kinds of jobs. East Wickham is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like East Wickham Primary Academy should already have records of any textured coatings. In older homes in East Wickham, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of DA16, SE18 and SE2 and the streets around it. From Keats Road, Darwin Road and Edison Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Close by, we cover Falconwood (1 mile south), Shooter's Hill (1 mile west), Blackfen (1 mile south), Plumstead (1 mile north-west) and Avery Hill (1 mile south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as London (8 miles west), City of Westminster (11 miles west), Marylebone (11 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
East Wickham 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.
A little further out are Broadway Shopping Centre (2.3 miles south-east) and Greenwich Castle (4.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include The Tarn and Summer Hill.
- Schools near East Wickham include Welling School (0.8 miles east) and Shooters Hill Sixth Form College (1.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Tesco pub (under half a mile south-east)
Common reasons for Artex jobs in East Wickham
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings coming down
- Loft conversions
- Walls before tiling
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Welling station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
What to look for in a quote
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- The method and controls
- Suitable insurance for the work
Good to know
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site