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Artex Removal for Putney
Artex removal for Putney: Artex removal, with testing first. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings already disturbed
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Need Artex removal in Putney?
Artex removal near Putney
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. Typical jobs include ceilings before plastering and extensions that cut into ceilings, including Artex ceilings, stipple finishes and textured walls.
In flats and houses around Putney, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Where
- Putney (SW15, SW19, SW13)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price Artex removal
When we quote, we look at:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The type of material and its condition
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What to photograph
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- The parking area
- An overall view
- How we’d reach it
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll advise.
Putney questions
Do you cover Putney and the area around Putney station?
Yes. Putney station is close to the centre of Putney, and we cover the whole area.
Can you work in Putney with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Is my textured ceiling in Putney asbestos?
Not every coating does: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. A sample test tells you which you have.
Can I just skim over it?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it first, and record that it’s there.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. To do that, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
How it works
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Getting ready
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Ask for a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Afterwards
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Keep pets away
- Send photos of the coatings
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
Avoid these
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Limits to be aware of
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
DIY and asbestos
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
A closer look at the materials
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Where asbestos turns up
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding, dry scraping or drilling releases fibres.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Ceilings before skimming
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Non-domestic buildings like Our Lady of Victories Catholic Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings.
Questions to ask before booking
- The documents you’ll receive
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
Also near Putney
What else we do in Putney
Choosing the right option
What are the options for Artex? 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 usually better. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why choose us
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Covering London and the South East
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
Artex removal around Putney
Putney is about 1 mile south-west of Fulham, in Greater London. Anywhere in Putney, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. Putney is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
In older homes in Putney, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For rented flats close to Putney station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Here we cover the SW15, SW19 and SW13 postcode area. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Putney High Street, Upper Richmond Road and Spencer Walk. Main roads around Putney include the A3 and B306; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. Neighbouring places we cover include Roehampton (1 mile south-west), Barnes (1 mile north-west), Fulham (1 mile north-east), Mortlake (2 miles west) and Wimbledon Park (2 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as London (6 miles north-east), City of Westminster (5 miles north-east), Marylebone (5 miles north-east), Kensington (3 miles north), St Pancras (6 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-east).
As a London location, Putney is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Well-known places in the area include Putney Exchange (within half a mile east) and Antique Breadboard Museum (within half a mile north-east). Within reach you will find Henman Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
- Local schools include Putney School of Art and Design (under half a mile east) and ARK Putney Academy (0.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Railway pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site