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Asbestos Artex Removal in Herne Hill, Greater London
Looking for Artex removal in Herne Hill? We work across Herne Hill and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Flaking textured ceilings
Need Artex removal in Herne Hill?
A closer look at the materials
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Artex removal for Herne Hill properties
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. Common materials are stipple finishes, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard, and typical jobs are loft conversions and ceilings before plastering.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in areas like Herne Hill, often painted over many times. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Where
- Herne Hill (SE22, SW2, SE24)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and don’t cover
Some limits to bear in mind:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
Weighing up your options
A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
What you get
- No removal until we know what it is
- Covering London and the South East
- Work done to the regulations
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Read how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Nearby places to Herne Hill
What else we do in Herne Hill
Doing it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Herne Hill: your questions answered
Do textured ceilings in Herne Hill homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you cover Herne Hill and the area around North Dulwich station?
Yes, we cover Herne Hill, including the streets around North Dulwich station.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Is my textured ceiling in Herne Hill asbestos?
Not necessarily: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Duty holders and landlords in Herne Hill
If you manage or own a block in Herne Hill, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Afterwards
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
To avoid problems in future:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Photos help us quote
- Each different coating needs testing
- File the test result and waste note
Don’ts
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Test before the builders arrive.
What we deal with in Herne Hill
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so testing is the only way to know.
People normally contact us about one of these:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Coatings damaged by leaks
A school like Judith Kerr Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
What your quote should include
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- What paperwork you get
- How fibres will be kept down
Herne Hill properties and textured coatings
Herne Hill is about 3 miles south of London, in Greater London. For Artex jobs in Herne Hill, tell us about parking and access. Herne Hill is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work.
If you’re refurbishing flats near North Dulwich station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. If your home is one of the older properties in Herne Hill, near Saint Faith's or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
For Artex jobs in SE22, SW2 and SE24, just send the postcode and a few photos. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Jelf Road, Dewey Lane and Talma Road, wherever it is in Herne Hill. Herne Hill is on the A204 and A2214, which makes it simple to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Dulwich Village (1 mile south-east), East Dulwich (1 mile north-east), Dulwich (1 mile south-east), Denmark Hill (1 mile north) and Camberwell (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover London (3 miles north), City of Westminster (5 miles north-west), Marylebone (5 miles north-west), Kensington (6 miles north-west), St Pancras (5 miles north) and Shoreditch (5 miles north).
Herne Hill is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Other landmarks nearby include Streatham Hill (1.6 miles south-west) and Dulwich Community Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Battersea Park Lake and Knight's Hill.
- Schools near Herne Hill include The Charter School (within half a mile north-east) and The Charter School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include Half Moon pub (within half a mile west)
Step by step
We bag and label the waste as we work, for disposal at a permitted site. We will tell you when we’ve finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Dig out previous surveys
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
Read more
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note