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Artex Removal in Morden
Any pre-2000 building in Morden may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers textured coating testing and removal.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings before plastering
Artex removal for Morden
Artex removal in Morden
Planning a renovation in Morden with textured ceilings? Get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. Typical materials include coated plasterboard, swirl patterns and stipple finishes, and typical jobs are coatings in the way of electrical work and textured walls before a refit.
Ceilings in Morden conversions can have more than one coating, so each may need testing. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Area
- Morden (SM4, SM3, SW20)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Morden properties and textured coatings
Morden is about 2 miles south of Wimbledon, in Greater London. If your Artex job is in Morden, let us know about access. Morden is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
For a school such as Morden Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. In older homes in Morden, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of SM4, SM3 and SW20 and the streets around it. Whether your property is on London Road, Epsom Road and Holne Chase or anywhere nearby, we can help. You’ll find Morden on the B279, which makes it simple to get to. Close by, we cover Lower Morden (1 mile south-west), Sutton Common (1 mile south-east), North Cheam (2 miles south), Worcester Park (2 miles south-west) and Stoneleigh (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (9 miles north), Marylebone (9 miles north), Kensington (7 miles north), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Morden 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.
Well-known places in the area include Chessington Castle Hill (4.3 miles south-west) and Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (2.3 miles south). Open spaces near Morden include Henman Hill and Morden Park (park).
- Schools near Morden include Merton College (under half a mile north-east) and Glenthorne High School (0.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Lord Nelson pub (1 mile south-west)
Looking after things afterwards
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
To avoid problems in future:
- Test every different coating
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Plan around the closed rooms
Don’ts
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
A closer look at the materials
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Your options compared
Test, leave, cover or remove? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is typically better. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Why us?
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Records for your files
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
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What affects the price in Morden
The cost depends on:
- How many samples are needed
- How easy it is to reach
- The size of the job
- The type of material and its condition
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Photos that help
What to photograph:
- The access route
- A rough size or measurement
- Damaged areas
- Labels, if any
You will get a written quote. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
What we deal with in Morden
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
Typical jobs in Morden include:
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings before downlights go in
If you’re refurbishing flats near St Helier station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
What to look for in a quote
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- If the price includes VAT
- Any exclusions
- Whether the job needs notifying
Responsibilities for owners
For managing agents and freeholders in Morden, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
What we do and don’t cover
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
Questions from Morden
Is asbestos common in Morden homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Morden and the area around St Helier station?
Yes, we cover Morden, including the streets around St Helier station.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. You’ll get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
How can I get a price?
Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
How it works
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Preparing for the visit
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Let us know if something’s broken
How to get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Related guides
- 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