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Asbestos Artex Removal in Stockwell, Greater London
Artex removal for Stockwell: removal of textured ceilings and walls. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Artex removal in Stockwell
Artex removal in Stockwell
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We’ll explain which suits your rooms. From ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and rented homes refurbished between tenants, we cover Artex ceilings, swirl patterns and stipple finishes and more.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in towns and villages like Stockwell, often painted over many times. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Area
- Stockwell (SW9, SW4, SW8)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Should you do it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Materials, one by one
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Afterwards
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
Some practical advice:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Test every different coating
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
Things not to do
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Also near Stockwell
Which option is right?
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why choose us
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Work done to the regulations
- Clear written quotes
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Responsibilities for owners
If you manage or own a block in Stockwell, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
If your business premises in Stockwell were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Common questions in Stockwell
Do you work near Brixton station?
Yes, we cover Stockwell and the area towards Brixton station, about 0.5 miles south-east.
Do you work in Stockwell 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.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
How do I get a quote?
Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Do you work in flats?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job.
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- We need the room cleared
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials in Stockwell
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Step by step
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and 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
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Move things out of the way carefully
How to get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Artex removal around Stockwell
Stockwell is about 2 miles south-west of London, in Greater London. We cover Stockwell as part of Greater London, whatever the size of the job. Stockwell is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work.
Older homes across Stockwell may have coatings added during past renovations. For rented flats close to Brixton station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
We cover Artex jobs across the SW9, SW4 and SW8 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Kay Road, West Road and Cato Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. With the A203 and A2217 close by, Stockwell is simple for us to get to. If your property is just outside Stockwell, we also cover Little Portugal (1 mile north), Angell Town (1 mile east), North Brixton (1 mile north-east), South Lambeth (1 mile north) and Clapham (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also work in City of Westminster (3 miles north-west), Marylebone (4 miles north), Kensington (4 miles north-west), St Pancras (4 miles north), Shoreditch (4 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (9 miles north-east).
Stockwell is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Nearby you’ll also find Streatham Hill (1.9 miles south) and London General Cab Company Museum (less than half a mile north-east). The countryside around Stockwell includes Knight's Hill and Centre for Wildlife Gardening.
- Local schools include Lansdowne School (under half a mile south-east) and Durand Academy (0.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Marquess Of Lorne Public House (less than half a mile south)
Why people call us in Stockwell
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling releases fibres.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Textured walls before a refit
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings damaged by DIY
For a school such as St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Whether VAT is included
- Which areas and materials are covered
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site