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Artex Removal in Grange Mills
Buildings in Grange Mills built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers Artex removal, with testing first.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Walls before tiling
Artex removal for Grange Mills
Textured ceilings in Grange Mills
Grange Mills is about 2 miles south-west of Stockwell, in Greater London. Homes, landlords and businesses in Grange Mills contact us for Artex jobs. We work in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Balham station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. For a school such as Henry Cavendish Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
This part of Greater London takes in SW12, SW4 and SW2. Local streets include Lynn Road, Weir Road and Byrne Road; we cover every one. For properties just outside Grange Mills, we cover Hyde farm estate (1 mile south-east), Balham (1 mile south-west), Clapham Park (1 mile north-east), Streatham Hill (1 mile east) and Streatham Park (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also work in London (4 miles north-east), City of Westminster (5 miles north), Marylebone (5 miles north), Kensington (5 miles north-west), St Pancras (6 miles north) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-east).
As a London location, Grange Mills is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
A little further out are St James' Hospital (0.9 miles west) and Southside Wandsworth (2.2 miles west). Within reach you will find Knight's Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School (within half a mile north) and Waldorf School of South West London (0.6 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bedford pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Streatham Hill (1 mile east)
Artex removal near Grange Mills
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. We often deal with coated plasterboard, stipple finishes and textured walls, and typical jobs are ceilings before downlights go in and coatings scraped during DIY.
Ceilings in Grange Mills conversions can have more than one coating, so each may need testing. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Location
- Grange Mills (SW12, SW4, SW2)
- County
- Greater London
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Travel and parking
- The quantity or area
- The number of samples or the size of the building
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- An idea of size
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Visible markings
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Afterwards
Covered coatings should be recorded.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Each different coating needs testing
What to avoid
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
What’s included, and what is not
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We need the room cleared
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
What we deal with in Grange Mills
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, so they may start to flake.
In older properties, we often see:
- Coatings already disturbed
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings coming down
In older homes in Grange Mills, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Before booking anyone
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- The documents you’ll receive
Common questions in Grange Mills
Do you work in Grange Mills 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.
Do you work near Balham station?
Yes, we cover Grange Mills, including the streets around Balham station.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Either can work: the right choice depends on the room. We’ll recommend one for each room.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
Doing it yourself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
What happens
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
Ask for 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.
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- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note