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Asbestos Artex Removal in Lee, Greater London
Artex removal for properties in Lee and Greater London: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings already disturbed
- Rented flats before redecoration
Asbestos help in Lee
How artex removal works in Lee
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. Common materials are coated plasterboard, coated ceiling roses and textured walls, and people usually contact us about landlord refurbishments and flaking textured ceilings.
In London conversions like those in Lee, one ceiling may have several coatings from different decades, so we test each coating. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Location
- Lee (SE12, SE13, SE3)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
The usual limits are:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We need the room cleared
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Questions from Lee
Can you work in Lee with London’s parking rules?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Do older homes in Lee have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Lee may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. We’ll give you dates when we quote.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Towns and villages near Lee
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Lee must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
If you run a business from older premises in Lee, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
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.
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.
How we work
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing, so there is no confusion.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Ask for a quote
Send us the address in Lee, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will reply with a quote.
Related guides
Weighing up your options
Plastering over it is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Why choose us
- Covering London and the South East
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Records for your files
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
Materials, one by one
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- What the material is and its state
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Disposal costs
- The category of work
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- Street parking nearby
- An overall view
- A rough size or measurement
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Artex removal around Lee
Lee is about 2 miles south of Greenwich, in Greater London. For Artex jobs in Lee, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Lee is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work. We work right across the region, from Lee to London (6 miles away).
In older homes in Lee, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For a school such as Brindishe Lee School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Wherever your property is in SE12, SE13 and SE3, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Old Road, Manor Lane and Mallet Road; we cover every one. Close by, we cover Hither Green (1 mile west), Horn Park (1 mile south-east), Lewisham (1 mile north-west), Ladywell (1 mile west) and Blackheath (1 mile north). We also cover nearby towns such as London (6 miles north-west), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-west).
Lee 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.
Well-known places in the area include Nunhead (2.9 miles west) and University Hospital Lewisham (1.1 miles west). The countryside around Lee includes Summer Hill and Birdbrook Road Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Lee include Trinity Church of England School (within half a mile north) and International Academy of Greenwich (less than half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Edmund Halley pub (within half a mile north-east)
Why people call us in Lee
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, which can make them look newer than they are.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
If you are refurbishing a rental near Lee station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Questions to ask before booking
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site