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Artex Removal for Ladywell
Looking for Artex removal in Ladywell? We cover Ladywell and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Artex removal near Ladywell
What’s included, and what isn’t
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
Artex removal near Ladywell
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Ladywell. People often contact us about ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and rented flats before redecoration, including coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and textured walls.
In flats and houses around Ladywell, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, often painted over many times. We only recommend work that’s needed, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Area
- Ladywell (SE13, SE6, SE4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Ladywell
What else we do in Ladywell
What it might be made of
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
For businesses and landlords in Ladywell
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
If you manage or own a block in Ladywell, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
After the job
Share the paperwork with your trades.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Keep pets away
- Test every different coating
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Send photos of the coatings
Avoid these
Test before the builders arrive.
Test before the builders arrive.
Step by step
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out previous surveys
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
Get a quote
Each job is priced individually. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
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Should you do it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Choosing the right option
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Why choose us
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Domestic and commercial work
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Take a look at how we quote or published price ranges.
What we deal with in Ladywell
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, which can make them look newer than they are.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
For rented flats close to Ladywell station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Questions to ask before you book
- What category of work it is
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- VAT, clearly stated
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
Ladywell properties and textured coatings
Ladywell is about 1 mile south-east of New Cross, in Greater London. Ladywell has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover 764 places in Greater London.
In older homes in Ladywell, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Non-domestic buildings like St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Here we cover the SE13, SE6 and SE4 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Veda Road, Roxley Road and Honley Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Ladywell. For properties just outside Ladywell, we cover Lewisham (1 mile north-east), Crofton Park (1 mile west), Hither Green (1 mile east), Brockley (1 mile west) and Catford (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (5 miles north-west), City of Westminster (7 miles north-west), Marylebone (7 miles north-west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-west).
Ladywell 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.
A little further out are Greenwich Castle (1.8 miles north) and Prefab Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ladywell include Brookmill Road Local Nature Reserve and Knight's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Prendergast Ladywell School (0.5 miles south-west) and Trinity Church of England School (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The London & Rye pub (under half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Nunhead (1.9 miles north-west)
Your questions about Artex removal in Ladywell
Do older homes in Ladywell have asbestos?
If your home in Ladywell was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Ladywell station?
Yes, we cover Ladywell, including the streets around Ladywell station.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
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.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site