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Asbestos Artex Removal in Norbury, Greater London
Artex removal in Norbury and across Greater London: textured coating testing and removal, with written paperwork.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Artex removal for Norbury
The scope of Artex removal
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
About our artex removal in Norbury
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. Typical jobs include coatings damaged by DIY and ceilings before skimming, including swirl patterns, textured walls and stipple finishes.
In flats and houses around Norbury, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. We only recommend work that’s needed, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Where
- Norbury (CR7, SW16, SE19)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Norbury
What else we do in Norbury
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Your questions about Artex removal in Norbury
Can you work in Norbury with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Is the Artex in my Norbury home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
How much does Artex removal cost in Norbury?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, so we quote after testing.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Do you cover Norbury?
Yes, Norbury is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
How we work
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking and access
- Clear the way to the work area
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
How to get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- Parking and access charges
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The type of material and its condition
- How many samples are needed
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Photos that help
Photos often save us a visit:
- Approximate dimensions
- The access route
- Visible markings
- An overall view
Every job is quoted in writing. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
If you manage or own a block in Norbury, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Should you do it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Weighing up your options
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why us?
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Records for your files
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Clear written quotes
Take a look at how we quote or published price ranges.
Why people call us in Norbury
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so testing is the only way to know.
In older properties, we often see:
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings already disturbed
For a school such as Kensington Avenue Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Before you book anyone
- Which areas and materials are covered
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- VAT, clearly stated
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Artex removal around Norbury
Norbury is about 1 mile north of Thornton Heath, in Greater London. Wherever your property is in Norbury, tell us the postcode and what you need. Norbury is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We work right across the region, from Norbury to London (about 6 miles away).
If you are refurbishing flats near Norbury station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. If your home is one of the older properties in Norbury, near St Oswald or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Artex jobs anywhere in CR7, SW16 and SE19 start with the postcode and some photos. From Green Lane, Croft Road and Downs Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Nearby, we also cover Pollards Hill (1 mile north), Thornton Heath (1 mile south), Streatham (2 miles north-west), Streatham Park (2 miles north-west) and Mitcham (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in London (6 miles north), City of Westminster (8 miles north), Marylebone (8 miles north), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (8 miles north).
Norbury 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.
A little further out are Croydon University Hospital (1.3 miles south) and Crystal Palace Museum (1.5 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Knight's Hill and Biggin Wood.
- Local schools include Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College for Girls (under half a mile north-west) and Silburn Reid (0.9 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Moon Under Water pub (0.6 miles west)
- Other local spots include St Leonard's (1.7 miles north-west)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site