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Artex Removal in South Lambeth
Artex removal in South Lambeth, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings before skimming
Artex removal for South Lambeth
Where asbestos turns up
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
Typical jobs in South Lambeth include:
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Rented flats before redecoration
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Vauxhall station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What your quote should include
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What isn’t included
- If the price includes VAT
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
How artex removal works in South Lambeth
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through, which is why testing first matters in South Lambeth. People often contact us about ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and landlord refurbishments, including coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and textured walls.
In flats and houses around South Lambeth, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Area
- South Lambeth (SW8, SW9, SW1P)
- County
- Greater London
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near South Lambeth
Also in South Lambeth
Limits to be aware of
To be clear about the scope:
- We need the room cleared
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- 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 before you book.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
Weighing up your options
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
What you get
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- Access to the area
- The survey scope
- How much waste there is
- The quantity or area
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- The parking area
- Damaged areas
- A clear close-up
- A rough size or measurement
Each job is priced individually. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Step by step
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces and bagged or wrapped. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there’s no confusion.
- 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
How to prepare
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Getting a price
To get a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Helpful guides
Your questions about Artex removal in South Lambeth
Is asbestos common in South Lambeth homes?
If your home in South Lambeth was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you cannot tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you work in South Lambeth with London’s parking rules?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both work; it depends on the room. We’ll explain the options.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not every coating does: many coatings are asbestos-free. Testing a sample is how you find out.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. Often you can stay in other rooms.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Materials, one by one
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Artex removal around South Lambeth
South Lambeth is about 1 mile south-west of Kennington, in Greater London. If your Artex job is in South Lambeth, let us know about access when you get in touch. South Lambeth is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work.
If your home is one of the older properties in South Lambeth, near St Stephen's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. A school like Herbert Morrison Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the SW8, SW9 and SW1P postcode area and the streets around it. Your property could be on Lett Road, Rita Road and Lorn Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in South Lambeth. With the A203 close by, South Lambeth is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Little Portugal (1 mile south), Kennington (1 mile north-east), Oval (1 mile north-east), North Brixton (1 mile south-east) and Stockwell (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover City of Westminster (3 miles north-west), Marylebone (3 miles north), Kensington (4 miles north-west), St Pancras (3 miles north), Shoreditch (4 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (9 miles north-east).
As a London location, South Lambeth is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
A little further out are City and Liberty of Westminster (1.5 miles north) and Gabriel's Wharf (2.2 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Bellenden Road Nature Garden and Battersea Park Lake.
- Schools near South Lambeth include Platanos College (within half a mile south-east) and Durand Academy (within half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Canton Arms (under half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Lambeth Palace Library (1.4 miles north)
Afterwards
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
To avoid problems in future:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- File the test result and waste note
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Send photos of the coatings
Things not to do
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Responsibilities for owners
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site