Greater London · England
Artex Removal for Elephant and Castle
Artex removal for Elephant and Castle: Artex removal, with testing first. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Artex removal in Elephant and Castle
Artex removal near Elephant and Castle
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. People often contact us about ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and coatings damaged by leaks, including swirl patterns, coated ceiling roses and Artex ceilings.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in towns and villages like Elephant and Castle, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Elephant and Castle (SE1, SE17, SE11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Access to the area
- Parking and access charges
- The number of samples or the size of the building
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- A rough size or measurement
- Cracks or breaks
- Visible markings
- How we’d reach it
Send us the address in Elephant and Castle, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Artex removal around Elephant and Castle
Elephant and Castle is about 1 mile south-west of London, in Greater London. Wherever your property is in Elephant and Castle, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we will quote. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Older homes across Elephant and Castle may have coatings added during past renovations. Non-domestic buildings like London College of Communication should already have records of any textured coatings.
Artex jobs anywhere in SE1, SE17 and SE11 start with the postcode and some photos. Local streets include Dante Road, Oakey Lane and Ash Avenue; we cover every one. Elephant and Castle sits on or near the A300 and A302; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. Close by, we cover Newington Butts (1 mile south), St George's Fields (1 mile north-west), Vauxhall (1 mile west), Lambeth (1 mile west) and Kennington (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in City of Westminster (3 miles north-west), Marylebone (3 miles north-west), Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north) and Hampstead (5 miles north-west).
As a London location, Elephant and Castle is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Nearby you will also find The Walworth Clinic (within half a mile south-east) and City and Liberty of Westminster (1.2 miles west). Open spaces near Elephant and Castle include Bellenden Road Nature Garden and St. James's Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include St Jude's Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile north-west) and Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Rockingham Arms (less than half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include Lambeth Palace Library (0.8 miles west)
The scope of Artex removal
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Towns and villages near Elephant and Castle
What else we do in Elephant and Castle
Your questions about Artex removal in Elephant and Castle
Is asbestos common in Elephant and Castle homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Elephant and Castle and the area around Elephant & Castle station?
Yes. Elephant & Castle station is close to the centre of Elephant and Castle, and we cover the whole area.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then get advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
Usually you can use other rooms: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
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.
How can I get a price?
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.
Afterwards
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Give us room sizes
What to avoid
Test before the builders arrive.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Which option is right?
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
How we work in Elephant and Castle
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Reports and results you can share
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Identify first, remove only when needed
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Duty holders and landlords in Elephant and Castle
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If you manage or own a block in Elephant and Castle, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Typical Artex jobs in Elephant and Castle
Many trades want a test result first.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings coming down
For rented flats close to Elephant & Castle station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Questions to ask before you book
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Suitable insurance for the work
The process
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- 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
Getting ready
- Clear the way to the work area
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Ask for a quote
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Read more
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note