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Asbestos Artex Removal in Forest Hill, Greater London
Artex removal in Forest Hill, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Artex removal in Forest Hill
Textured ceilings in Forest Hill
Forest Hill is about 2 miles south-east of East Dulwich, in Greater London. If your Artex job is in Forest Hill, let us know about access. We work in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
A school like Fairlawn Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. If your home is one of the older properties in Forest Hill, near Honor Oak Christian Fellowship Centre or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
We cover Artex jobs across SE23, SE22 and SE26. Whether your property is on Ewart Road, London Road and Rojack Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Other places close to Forest Hill we cover include Honor Oak (1 mile north), Perry Vale (1 mile south-east), Brockley (1 mile north-east), Crofton Park (1 mile north-east) and Dulwich (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover London (4 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north).
Forest Hill 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 Greenwich Castle (3.1 miles north-east) and Horniman Museum and Gardens (0.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include One Tree Hill and Knight's Hill.
- Schools near Forest Hill include Allenby Tutorial Trust (under half a mile south-east) and Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich (0.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Capitol Cinema pub (0.5 miles south)
- Other local spots include Nunhead (1.5 miles north)
How artex removal works in Forest Hill
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, across Forest Hill. People often contact us about coatings already disturbed and landlord refurbishments, involving Artex ceilings, textured walls and coated ceiling roses.
In flats and houses around Forest Hill, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- Forest Hill (SE23, SE22, SE26)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What it might be made of
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
For businesses and landlords in Forest Hill
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Why people call us in Forest Hill
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
If you’re refurbishing flats near Honor Oak Park station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What to look for in a quote
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
Weighing up your options
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding. Ask about the method and the waste. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Why choose us
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Covering London and the South East
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Clear written quotes
Read how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Also near Forest Hill
What else we do in Forest Hill
Questions from Forest Hill
Do you work near Honor Oak Park station?
Yes, we cover Forest Hill and the area towards Honor Oak Park station, about 0.5 miles north-east.
Do you work in Forest Hill despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, so we quote after testing.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- Disposal costs
- Material and condition
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- A rough size or measurement
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Labels, if any
- A wide shot showing where the material is
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
What happens next
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Keeping things safe:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Give us room sizes
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Book your plasterer after removal
Things not to do
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
The process
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked before the seals come down. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Getting ready
- Dig out previous surveys
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Getting a price
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.
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What we do and don’t cover
To be clear about the scope:
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- Other materials may need their own approach
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site