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Asbestos Artex Removal in Merton Abbey, Greater London
Buildings in Merton Abbey built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Artex removal in Merton Abbey
What affects the price in Merton Abbey
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The size of the job
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How easy it is to reach
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- Visible markings
- Damaged areas
- A rough size or measurement
- A photo of the whole area
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
How artex removal works in Merton Abbey
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, across Merton Abbey. Typical materials include coated plasterboard, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses, and people normally contact us about coatings scraped during DIY and loft conversions and extensions.
In flats and houses around Merton Abbey, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, often painted over many times. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Merton Abbey (SW19, CR4, SW17)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
Textured ceilings in Merton Abbey
Merton Abbey is about 2 miles south-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Merton Abbey is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Merton Abbey is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work. Our area stretches from Merton Abbey to London (7 miles away).
If you are refurbishing a rental near Haydons Road station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. A school like Haslemere Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Artex jobs anywhere in SW19, CR4 and SW17 start with the postcode and some photos. Streets in the area include East Road, Hardy Road and Mount Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Merton Abbey sits on or near the A24, so mention parking if the property is on one. Nearby, we also cover Merton (1 mile west), Colliers Wood (1 mile north-east), South Wimbledon (1 mile north-west), Eastfields (1 mile east) and Tooting Bec (1 mile north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (7 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
Merton Abbey is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Nearby you will also find Southside Wandsworth (3 miles north) and St George's Hospital (1 mile north). Within reach you will find Henman Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
- Local schools include Rutlish School (1.2 miles west) and Ensham School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include King's Head pub (within half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include St Leonard's (2.5 miles north-east)
Should you do it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Afterwards
The surface is left ready for making good.
Some practical advice:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Photos help us quote
- Give us room sizes
- Keep the results and paperwork
Don’ts
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Questions from Merton Abbey
Do you work near Haydons Road station?
Yes, we cover Merton Abbey and the area towards Haydons Road station, about 0.9 miles north.
Could my house in Merton Abbey 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.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will advise for each room.
Where asbestos turns up
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
Older homes across Merton Abbey may have coatings added during past renovations.
What your quote should include
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
For businesses and landlords in Merton Abbey
For managing agents and freeholders in Merton Abbey, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Step by step
We bag and label the waste as we work, for disposal at a permitted site. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Let us know where we can park
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Helpful guides
Choosing the right option
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why choose us
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Records for your files
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
See how we quote and our cost guide.
Towns and villages near Merton Abbey
Other services in Merton Abbey
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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