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Asbestos Artex Removal in Nunhead, Greater London
Artex removal in Nunhead and across Greater London: Artex removal, with testing first, with written paperwork.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Asbestos help in Nunhead
How we price Artex removal
Every quote reflects:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How easy it is to reach
- The quantity or area
- Travel and parking
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Photos that help
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A rough size or measurement
- Where we could park
- A wide shot showing where the material is
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
How artex removal works in Nunhead
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. People often contact us about coatings damaged by DIY and ceilings due for plastering or skimming, involving Artex ceilings, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns.
Ceilings in Nunhead conversions can have more than one coating, so we test each coating. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Nunhead (SE15, SE4, SE14)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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Common reasons for Artex jobs in Nunhead
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so a textured ceiling isn’t automatically asbestos.
Typical jobs in Nunhead include:
- Loft conversions
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Structural work through coated ceilings
In older homes in Nunhead, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
What your quote should include
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- How fibres will be kept down
- VAT, clearly stated
Nunhead questions
Is asbestos common in Nunhead homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Nunhead can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is the Artex in my Nunhead home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
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.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
Typically you can use other rooms: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will explain the options.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote once we know what it contains.
Should you do it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Artex in Nunhead homes
Nunhead is about 1 mile south-west of New Cross, in Greater London. In Nunhead, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We work in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
Non-domestic buildings like Ivydale Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. If you are refurbishing a rental near Nunhead station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
We cover Artex jobs across the SE15, SE4 and SE14 postcode area. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Rye Road, Nash Road and Kitto Road. Close by, we cover Telegraph Hill (1 mile north-east), Honor Oak (1 mile south), Peckham (1 mile north-west), New Cross (1 mile north-east) and Brockley (1 mile south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (3 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north).
As a London location, Nunhead is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Other landmarks nearby include Greenwich Castle (2.4 miles north-east) and Lewisham Shopping Centre (1.7 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Knight's Hill and One Tree Hill.
- Nearby schools include Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich (within half a mile south-west) and Allenby Tutorial Trust (1.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Ivy House (less than half a mile south)
What it might be made of
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Afterwards
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Going forward:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
What to avoid
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Weighing up your options
A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why us?
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- No removal until we know what it is
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Read how we price jobs and published price ranges.
How we work
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
How to get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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The scope of Artex removal
A few things to be aware of:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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