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Asbestos Artex Removal in Kennington, Greater London
Artex removal in Kennington and across Greater London: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, with written paperwork.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Artex removal near Kennington
About our artex removal in Kennington
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. People often contact us about landlord refurbishments and coatings in the way of electrical work, involving coated plasterboard, Artex ceilings and coated ceiling roses.
In London conversions like those in Kennington, one ceiling may have several coatings from different decades, so we test each coating. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- Kennington (SW8, SW1P, SE11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Which option is right?
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What you get
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Records for your files
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
See how we quote and published price ranges.
Limits to be aware of
What’s in and what’s out:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- We need the room cleared
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
Artex in Kennington homes
Kennington is about 2 miles south-west of London, in Greater London. Kennington is within our Greater London area, for Artex jobs of every size. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you’re refurbishing flats near Vauxhall station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Older homes across Kennington may have coatings added during past renovations.
For Artex jobs in SW8, SW1P and SE11, just send the postcode and a few photos. Whether your property is on Kay Road, Lett Road and Rita Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Being close to the A203 and A3204, Kennington is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also cover Oval (1 mile north), South Lambeth (1 mile south-west), Little Portugal (1 mile south), North Brixton (1 mile south-east) and Vauxhall (1 mile north). We also cover nearby towns such as City of Westminster (3 miles north-west), Marylebone (3 miles north-west), Kensington (4 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north), Shoreditch (4 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (8 miles north-east).
Kennington 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 Type Museum (0.5 miles south) and The Gordon Hospital (1 mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bellenden Road Nature Garden and Ludgate Hill.
- Schools near Kennington include Archbishop Tenison's Church of England School (under half a mile north-east) and St Peter's School (under half a mile north)
- Pubs nearby include Crown and Thistle pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Lambeth Palace Library (1.1 miles north) and City and Liberty of Westminster (1.3 miles north)
How we price Artex removal
Prices vary with:
- How easy it is to reach
- How much there is
- How much waste there is
- Travel and parking
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Photos that help
What to photograph:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- An overall view
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
What happens
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. We will tell you when we’ve finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Preparing for the visit
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Let us know if something’s broken
How to get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Questions from Kennington
Is asbestos common in Kennington homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Kennington and the area around Vauxhall station?
Yes, we cover Kennington, including the streets around Vauxhall station.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
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 get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
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.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
Responsibilities for owners
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Where asbestos turns up
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Loft conversions
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings coming down
A school like St Stephen's Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
What your quote should include
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Whether the job needs notifying
- The documents you will receive
Nearby places to Kennington
Other services in Kennington
Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site