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Asbestos Artex Removal in Hither Green, Greater London
Artex removal in Hither Green: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Asbestos help in Hither Green
Typical Artex jobs in Hither Green
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
These come up again and again:
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
A school like Brindishe Manor School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
What your quote should include
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- What is not included
- If the price includes VAT
- The documents you will receive
About our artex removal in Hither Green
If your renovation in Hither Green involves textured ceilings, test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. People often contact us about ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and ceilings due for plastering or skimming, including textured walls, swirl patterns and coated ceiling roses.
Ceilings in Hither Green conversions can have more than one coating, so we test each coating. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Area
- Hither Green (SE13, SE12, SE6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How much waste there is
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Location, parking and any London charges
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Sending photos
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- An overall view
- An idea of size
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Every job is quoted in writing. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Hither Green: your questions answered
Do you cover Hither Green and the area around Hither Green station?
Yes. Hither Green station is close to the centre of Hither Green, and we cover the whole area.
Do you work in Hither Green despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it.
How much does Artex removal cost in Hither Green?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote once we know what it contains.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
The process
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there’s no confusion.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Tell us about parking and access
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Related guides
Hither Green properties and textured coatings
Hither Green is about 2 miles south-east of New Cross, in Greater London. If your Artex job is in Hither Green, let us know about access. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
If you’re refurbishing flats near Hither Green station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. If your home is one of the older properties in Hither Green, near Church of St Swithun or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Wherever your property is in SE13, SE12 and SE6, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your property could be on Old Road, Manor Lane and Pascoe Road or the roads around them. If your property is just outside Hither Green, we also cover Lee (1 mile east), Ladywell (1 mile west), Lewisham (1 mile north-west), Catford (1 mile south-west) and Horn Park (1 mile east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (5 miles north-west), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-west).
As a London location, Hither Green is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Well-known places in the area include Greenwich Castle (1.8 miles north) and Nunhead (2.6 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Brookmill Road Local Nature Reserve and Summer Hill.
- Schools near Hither Green include Trinity Church of England School (within half a mile north-east) and International Academy of Greenwich (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Edmund Halley pub (0.6 miles north-east)
Should you do it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Your options compared
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it smooth first, and it remains in place. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why us?
- Records for your files
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Also in Hither Green
For businesses and landlords in Hither Green
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.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Hither Green, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Good to know
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
A closer look at the materials
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site