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Artex Removal in Maze Hill
Found something that might be asbestos in Maze Hill? Our service covers removal of textured ceilings and walls, with clear advice at each step.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings before skimming
Artex removal in Maze Hill
About our artex removal in Maze Hill
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. From ceilings before downlights go in and ceilings due for plastering or skimming, we deal with swirl patterns, coated plasterboard and coated ceiling roses and more.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in areas like Maze Hill, often painted over many times. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Maze Hill (SE10, SE3, E14)
- County
- Greater London
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
After we’ve finished in Maze Hill
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Going forward:
- Keep pets away
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Book your plasterer after removal
Avoid these
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- Disposal costs
- The size of the job
- Parking and access charges
- How many samples are needed
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- A picture of the whole area
- Cracks or breaks
- Approximate dimensions
- Where we could park
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
The scope of Artex removal
We are upfront about what’s included:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- We need the room cleared
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
The process
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
FAQs for Maze Hill
Could my house in Maze Hill contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do textured ceilings in Maze Hill homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not until it’s been tested. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
What else we do in Maze Hill
Artex in Maze Hill homes
Maze Hill is about 1 mile north-east of Greenwich, in Greater London. Anywhere in Maze Hill, just send the postcode. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
A school like John Roan School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. If you are refurbishing flats near Maze Hill station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of SE10, SE3 and E14 and the streets around it. That could mean a property on Webb Road, The Avenue and Hardy Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Maze Hill. Neighbouring places we cover include Greenwich (1 mile south-west), Vanbrugh Park Estate (1 mile south-east), Westcombe Park (1 mile east), Blackheath (1 mile south) and Isle of Dogs (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
As a London location, Maze Hill is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Well-known places in the area include Nunhead (2.7 miles west) and Lewisham Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Tower Hill and Creekside Discovery Centre.
- Schools near Maze Hill include Meridian Primary School (under half a mile north-west) and Wildwood Montessori School (under half a mile east)
- Nearby, you will find The Plume of Feathers pub (under half a mile west)
Duty holders and landlords in Maze Hill
If you manage or own a block in Maze Hill, 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.
Your options compared
A low price may mean shortcuts, which releases fibres. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What you get
- Covering London and the South East
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Take a look at how we quote or our cost guide.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Maze Hill
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings already disturbed
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Older homes across Maze Hill may have coatings added during past renovations.
Before booking anyone
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note