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Artex Removal for Lambeth

Artex removal across Lambeth and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.

Textured walls before a refit
Ceilings before skimming
Coatings already disturbed

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Artex removal for Lambeth

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Artex removal for Lambeth properties

Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. Common materials are swirl patterns, Artex ceilings and coated ceiling roses, and typical jobs are extensions that cut into ceilings and coatings damaged by leaks.

Ceilings in Lambeth conversions can have more than one coating, so each may need testing. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.

Where: Lambeth (SE11, SW1P, SW8)
Area hub: Greater London
What we do: Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
You receive: Test result and waste paperwork
Price: Quoted individually, in writing
Call: 07833 053 749
Last updated: 26 October 2026

A surveyor making notes before textured coating work

Common reasons for Artex jobs in Lambeth

Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.

Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:

Ceilings before downlights go in
Coatings already disturbed
Ceilings before skimming
Rented homes refurbished between tenants

For a school such as Vauxhall Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.

What your quote should include

Whether the job needs notifying
Whether VAT is included
Which areas and materials are covered
Waste disposal and the consignment note

Choosing an asbestos contractor

Limits to be aware of

Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:

Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date

If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.

What we deal with

Textured walls
Patched or painted coatings
Swirl and stipple patterns
Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Coated plasterboard
Artex ceilings

Lambeth questions

Is asbestos common in Lambeth homes?

That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Lambeth can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.

Do you work in Lambeth despite London parking restrictions?

We do. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.

Should I check for asbestos before buying?

Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.

Will I get the price in writing?

Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.

Do you cover Lambeth?

Yes. We cover Lambeth and the surrounding area as part of Greater London. Send us the postcode for a quote.

Does all Artex contain asbestos?

Not necessarily: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. A sample test tells you which you have.

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 help with a shop or office?

We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.

What happens next

Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.

Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:

Keep the results and paperwork
Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
Send photos of the coatings

Don’ts

Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.

Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.

Should you do it yourself?

Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.

Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.

What it costs

The biggest factors in the price are:

Waste quantity and disposal
The type of material and its condition
Location, parking and any London charges
How much there is

Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.

Photos that help

The most useful photos are:

A rough size or measurement
Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
A close-up from a safe distance
An overall view

The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.

Lambeth properties and textured coatings

Lambeth is about 1 mile south-west of London, in Greater London. We work across Lambeth and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.

Older homes across Lambeth may have coatings added during past renovations. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Vauxhall station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.

We handle Artex jobs in every part of the SE11, SW1P and SW8 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a property on Gibson Road, Langley Lane and Randall Road, wherever it is in Lambeth. You’ll find Lambeth on the A3203 and A3204, so it’s easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Vauxhall (1 mile north), Kennington (1 mile south), Oval (1 mile south), Newington Butts (1 mile east) and St George's Fields (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Kensington (4 miles west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles north-east) and Hampstead (5 miles north-west).

As a London location, Lambeth is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.

A little further out are Evelina London Children's Hospital (0.5 miles north) and Gabriel's Wharf (1.3 miles north). Open spaces near Lambeth include Bellenden Road Nature Garden and Ludgate Hill.

Schools near Lambeth include Lambeth School of Art (under half a mile south) and Lilian Baylis Technology School (less than half a mile south)
Local pubs include The Jolly Gardeners pub (under half a mile north-east)
Other local spots include Lambeth Palace Library (0.5 miles north) and City and Liberty of Westminster (0.7 miles north-west)

What it might be made of

Artex ceilings

A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.

Patched areas

We may sample patches separately.

What happens

At the end, the room is cleaned and checked before the seals come down. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.

Get in touch with photos
We test a sample of each coating
We talk through the options
We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note

Before we arrive

Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Tell us about anything that is already damaged
Clear the way to the work area

Get a quote

We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.

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Your options compared

Test, leave, cover or remove? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is normally best. Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.