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Artex Removal for Hyde farm estate
Worried about asbestos in Hyde farm estate? Our service covers removal of textured ceilings and walls, with clear advice at each step.
- Ceilings coming down
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Textured walls before a refit
Need Artex removal in Hyde farm estate?
Artex removal for Hyde farm estate properties
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. We often deal with stipple finishes, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard, and people usually contact us about ceilings before downlights go in and coatings damaged by DIY.
In flats and houses around Hyde farm estate, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, often painted over many times. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Location
- Hyde farm estate (SW12, SW2, SW4)
- County
- Greater London
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Places near Hyde farm estate
What else we do in Hyde farm estate
Materials we deal with
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you manage or own a block in Hyde farm estate, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Hyde farm estate questions
Do you cover Hyde farm estate and the area around Balham station?
Yes, we cover Hyde farm estate and the area towards Balham station, about 0.5 miles west.
Do you work in Hyde farm estate despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
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.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then ask for advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
How much does Artex removal cost in Hyde farm estate?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
Artex removal around Hyde farm estate
Hyde farm estate is about 1 mile north of Streatham, in Greater London. Hyde farm estate is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
Older homes across Hyde farm estate may have coatings added during past renovations. For rented flats close to Balham station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
We carry out Artex jobs all over SW12, SW2 and SW4 and the streets around it. That could mean a property on Weir Road, Byrne Road and Atkins Road. Close by, we cover Grange Mills (1 mile north-west), Balham (1 mile west), Clapham Park (1 mile north), 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).
Hyde farm estate 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 Southside Wandsworth (2.5 miles west) and Streatham Hill (0.7 miles east). The countryside around Hyde farm estate includes Knight's Hill and Oakleigh Way.
- Local schools include La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School (less than half a mile north-west) and Waldorf School of South West London (under half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Bedford pub (0.5 miles west)
The scope of Artex removal
So you know what to expect:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
After the job
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
Some practical advice:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Test every different coating
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Plan around the closed rooms
What to avoid
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
What happens
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
How to prepare
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Ask for a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Hyde farm estate
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
For a school such as Telferscot Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- If the price includes VAT
- What category of work it is
How we price Artex removal
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How much waste there is
- The survey scope
- Material and condition
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- An idea of size
- Visible markings
- The parking area
- A wide shot showing where the material is
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note