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Artex Removal in Peckham
Looking for Artex removal in Peckham? We work across Peckham and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Artex removal for Peckham
Artex removal in Peckham
Planning a renovation in Peckham with textured ceilings? Get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. Whether it’s ceilings before downlights go in and loft conversions and extensions, we cover swirl patterns, Artex ceilings and coated ceiling roses.
In London conversions like those in Peckham, one ceiling may have several coatings from different decades, so each may need testing. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need.
- Where
- Peckham (SE15, SE14, SE5)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
A few things to be aware of:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we deal with
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
Options to consider in Peckham
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Why us?
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Reports and results you can share
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Take a look at how we quote or our cost guide.
Looking after things afterwards
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Keeping things safe:
- Give us room sizes
- Send photos of the coatings
- File the test result and waste note
- Empty the rooms in advance
Things not to do
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
How we work
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, and keep the coating damp as we work. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
Typical Artex jobs in Peckham
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings before plastering
- Rented flats before redecoration
If you are refurbishing flats near Queens Road Peckham station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Comparing quotes
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Which areas and materials are covered
- How fibres will be kept down
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Artex removal around Peckham
Peckham is about 2 miles south-east of London, in Greater London. In Peckham, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
For a school such as John Donne Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. If your home is one of the older properties in Peckham, near All Saints Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Here we cover the SE15, SE14 and SE5 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on Rye Lane, Relf Road and Mona Road or a nearby road, we can help. Main roads around Peckham include the A2215, so mention parking if the property is on one. If your property is just outside Peckham, we also cover Nunhead (1 mile south-east), Telegraph Hill (1 mile south-east), South Bermondsey (1 mile north), Surrey Canal (1 mile north-east) and East Dulwich (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in City of Westminster (5 miles north-west), Marylebone (5 miles north-west), Kensington (6 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles north-west), Shoreditch (4 miles north) and Walthamstow (8 miles north).
Peckham is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Nearby you’ll also find Southwark Adult Education Institute (under half a mile east) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.8 miles north). Within reach you’ll find St. James's Park Lake and Knight's Hill.
- Schools near Peckham include The St Thomas the Apostle College (within half a mile east) and Southwark Free School (0.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Kentish Drovers pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Nunhead (less than half a mile south-east)
Should you do it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
What affects the price in Peckham
When we quote, we look at:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Access to the area
- The quantity or area
- How much waste there is
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.
Sending photos
Photos often save us a visit:
- How we’d reach it
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A picture of the whole area
- An idea of size
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Peckham: your questions answered
Do you work in Peckham despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Do textured ceilings in Peckham homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Either can work: the right choice depends on the room. We will recommend one for each room.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, so we quote after testing.
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.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
More for properties in Peckham
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note