Greater London · England
Artex Removal in Greenwich
Worried about asbestos in Greenwich? We provide removal of textured ceilings and walls, explained in plain English.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Artex removal in Greenwich
Artex removal for Greenwich properties
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry. We often deal with stipple finishes, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings, and people generally contact us about coatings scraped during DIY and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed.
Ceilings in Greenwich conversions can have more than one coating, so we test each coating. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, so you have a record.
- Where
- Greenwich (SE10, SE3, SE8)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price Artex removal
We base our quote on:
- Disposal costs
- How many samples are needed
- Travel and parking
- Access to the area
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- The access route
- A clear close-up
- The parking area
- A wide shot showing where the material is
You will get a written quote. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
Responsibilities for owners
For managing agents and freeholders in Greenwich, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
FAQs for Greenwich
Do textured ceilings in Greenwich homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Can you work in Greenwich with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings usually aren’t licensed.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is usually needed.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. To do that, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
Afterwards
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Photos help us quote
- Test every different coating
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Don’ts
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
The scope of Artex removal
Before booking, note that:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We need the room cleared
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
Nearby places to Greenwich
More for properties in Greenwich
Textured ceilings in Greenwich
Greenwich is about 4 miles east of London, in Greater London. Anywhere in Greenwich, just send the postcode. We cover 764 places across Greater London.
If your home is one of the older properties in Greenwich, near St Mary's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. A school like Meridian Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
For Artex jobs in SE10, SE3 and SE8, just send the postcode and a few photos. Local streets include Cade Road, Webb Road and Creek Road; we cover every one. With the A2203 and A2211 close by, Greenwich is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cover Maze Hill (1 mile north-east), Vanbrugh Park Estate (1 mile east), Blackheath (1 mile south-east), Westcombe Park (1 mile east) and Isle of Dogs (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in London (4 miles west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
As a London location, Greenwich 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 Royal Observatory (within half a mile south) and Greenwich Castle (less than half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Tower Hill and Creekside Discovery Centre.
- Local schools include John Roan School (within half a mile east) and Royal School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (under half a mile north-west)
- Churches close by include St. Paul's (1.1 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Plume of Feathers pub (less than half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Nunhead (2.5 miles west)
Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
A closer look at the materials
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
How it works
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
Choosing the right option
Plastering over it avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and it remains in place. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why choose us
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Read our prices page and published price ranges.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site