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Asbestos Artex Removal in Honor Oak, Greater London
Buildings in Honor Oak built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Landlord refurbishments
Artex removal in Honor Oak
Artex removal in Honor Oak
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Honor Oak, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. From landlord refurbishments and flaking textured ceilings, we deal with Artex ceilings, swirl patterns and textured walls and more.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in towns and villages like Honor Oak, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Location
- Honor Oak (SE23, SE22, SE4)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Afterwards
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, with a consignment note.
To avoid problems in future:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Send photos of the coatings
- Each different coating needs testing
Avoid these
Test before the builders arrive.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Can I do it myself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
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Honor Oak: your questions answered
Do you work near Honor Oak Park station?
Yes, we cover Honor Oak, including the streets around Honor Oak Park station.
Do you work in Honor Oak despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
How much does Artex removal cost in Honor Oak?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote once we know what it contains.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Weighing up your options
A low price may mean shortcuts, which releases fibres. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Why choose us
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Work done to the regulations
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Materials we deal with
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
The process
Our team wears protective equipment, and the room stays closed. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Tell us about parking and access
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Textured ceilings in Honor Oak
Honor Oak is about 2 miles south-west of New Cross, in Greater London. Anywhere in Honor Oak, just send the postcode. We work in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
If you are refurbishing flats near Honor Oak Park station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. For a school such as St Francesca Cabrini Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
This part of Greater London takes in SE23, SE22 and SE4, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. From Rye Road, Ewart Road and Bovill Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also carry out Artex jobs in Forest Hill (1 mile south), Brockley (1 mile east), Crofton Park (1 mile east), Nunhead (1 mile north) and Telegraph Hill (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include 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 (5 miles north).
As a London location, Honor Oak is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Nearby you’ll also find Greenwich Castle (2.9 miles north-east) and Nunhead (1.2 miles north). Open spaces near Honor Oak include One Tree Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
- Schools near Honor Oak include Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich (0.5 miles north) and Allenby Tutorial Trust (0.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Herne Tavern (0.5 miles north-west)
How we price Artex removal
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- What the material is and its state
- How much there is
- Access to the area
- How much waste there is
Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Cracks or breaks
- Approximate dimensions
- Where we could park
Send us the address in Honor Oak, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you manage or own a block in Honor Oak, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
If you run a business from older premises in Honor Oak, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Why people call us in Honor Oak
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
These are some of the things we deal with in Honor Oak:
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings coming down
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings damaged by DIY
In older homes in Honor Oak, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Before booking anyone
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What category of work it is
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site