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Asbestos Artex Removal in Surrey Canal, Greater London
Artex removal across Surrey Canal, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Artex removal near Surrey Canal
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
About our artex removal in Surrey Canal
If your renovation in Surrey Canal involves textured ceilings, test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. Whether it’s ceilings coming down and extensions that cut into ceilings, we deal with coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard.
In flats and houses around Surrey Canal, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Surrey Canal (SE16, SE15, SE14)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Which option is right?
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
How we work in Surrey Canal
- Accredited laboratory results
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Clear written quotes
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
How it works
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Move things out of the way carefully
Get a quote
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Related guides
For landlords, agents and businesses
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Materials we deal with
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Afterwards
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Photos help us quote
- Test every different coating
- Keep the results and paperwork
Don’ts
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Common questions in Surrey Canal
Is asbestos common in Surrey Canal homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Surrey Canal may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near South Bermondsey station?
Yes. South Bermondsey station is close to the centre of Surrey Canal, and we cover the whole area.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Can I just skim over it?
It’s an option for an intact coating: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote once we know what it contains.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors in the price are:
- What the material is and its state
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Approximate dimensions
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Labels, if any
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Each job is priced individually. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Surrey Canal properties and textured coatings
Surrey Canal is about 1 mile north-west of New Cross, in Greater London. Anywhere in Surrey Canal, just send the postcode. Surrey Canal is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work.
A school like Ilderton Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. If your home is one of the older properties in Surrey Canal, near St Katharine with St Bartholomew or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the SE16, SE15 and SE14 postcode area. Local streets include Pump Lane, Bush Road and Water Lane; we cover every one. Surrey Canal is on the A200 and A2208, which makes it simple to get to. We also carry out Artex jobs in South Bermondsey (1 mile west), Surrey Quays (1 mile north-east), Rotherhithe (1 mile north), Peckham (1 mile south-west) and Deptford (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover City of Westminster (5 miles north-west), Marylebone (5 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles north-west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (7 miles north).
Surrey Canal 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.
Well-known places in the area include Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (0.7 miles north) and Nunhead (1.3 miles south). Open spaces near Surrey Canal include New Cross Gate Cutting and Tower Hill.
- Schools near Surrey Canal include City of London Academy (0.6 miles west) and Southwark Free School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Surrey Docks pub (0.5 miles north)
Nearby places to Surrey Canal
Also in Surrey Canal
What’s included, and what is not
What’s in and what’s out:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other materials may need their own approach
- 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.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site