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Artex Removal for St Johns
Any pre-2000 building in St Johns may contain asbestos. We offer removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Artex removal near St Johns
Textured ceilings in St Johns
St Johns is about 4 miles south-east of London, in Greater London. Anywhere in St Johns, just send the postcode. We cover 764 places across Greater London.
If you’re refurbishing flats near St Johns station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. For a school such as Ashmead Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
For Artex jobs in SE13, SE10 and SE8, just send the postcode and a few photos. From Avon Road, Mill Lane and Clare Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. St Johns sits on or near the A2210 and A2211, so mention parking if the property is on one. If your property is just outside St Johns, we also cover New Cross (1 mile west), Deptford (1 mile north), Lewisham (1 mile south-east), Telegraph Hill (1 mile west) and Ladywell (1 mile south). We also cover nearby towns such as London (4 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
As a London location, St Johns 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 Miller General Hospital (under half a mile north) and Nunhead (1.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Brookmill Road Local Nature Reserve and Tower Hill.
- Schools near St Johns include Addey and Stanhope School (within half a mile north-west) and Laban Centre (0.8 miles north)
- Churches close by include St. Paul's (0.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Wickham Arms (0.5 miles west)
Artex removal in St Johns
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through, which is why testing first matters in St Johns. From coatings already disturbed and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights, we cover coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and Artex ceilings and more.
Ceilings in St Johns conversions can have more than one coating, so we test each coating. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Where
- St Johns (SE13, SE10, SE8)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
If you manage or own a block in St Johns, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
How we price Artex removal
The biggest factors in the price are:
- What the material is and its state
- Parking and access charges
- How much there is
- Access to the area
Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Visible markings
- A rough size or measurement
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
What else we do in St Johns
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
What we do and do not cover
Worth knowing before booking:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- 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
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
Common reasons for Artex jobs in St Johns
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling.
These come up again and again:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Loft conversions and extensions
In older homes in St Johns, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Before booking anyone
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What is not included
- VAT, clearly stated
- How fibres will be kept down
How it works
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and the room stays closed. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there’s no confusion.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
How to prepare
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Let us know where we can park
- Warn neighbours if needed
How to get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Doing it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
St Johns questions
Do you cover St Johns and the area around St Johns station?
Yes, we cover St Johns, including the streets around St Johns station.
Is the Artex in my St Johns home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not until it’s been tested. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Do you work in flats?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
How much does Artex removal cost in St Johns?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, so we quote after testing.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Your options compared
Plastering over it avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why choose us
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Clear written quotes
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
See our prices page or our cost guide.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site