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Asbestos Artex Removal in Surrey Quays, Greater London
Need Artex removal in Surrey Quays? We cover Surrey Quays and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
Asbestos help in Surrey Quays
Responsibilities for owners
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Surrey Quays, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
How artex removal works in Surrey Quays
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. People often contact us about landlord refurbishments and loft conversions and extensions, including Artex ceilings, swirl patterns and stipple finishes.
In flats and houses around Surrey Quays, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, often painted over many times. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Area
- Surrey Quays (SE16, SE8, SE15)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Surrey Quays
Every quote reflects:
- Material and condition
- The survey scope
- The quantity or area
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Helping us quote
Photo tips:
- Street parking nearby
- The access route
- Approximate dimensions
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Options to consider in Surrey Quays
What are the options for Artex? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is typically better. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why us?
- Covering London and the South East
- Reports and results you can share
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Your questions about Artex removal in Surrey Quays
Is asbestos common in Surrey Quays homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Surrey Quays may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Surrey Quays station?
Yes. Surrey Quays station is close to the centre of Surrey Quays, and we cover the whole area.
Can I stay at home while you work?
Generally you can use other rooms: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
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 necessarily: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. Testing a sample is how you find out.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
How we work
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. We will tell you when we have finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
Get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Surrey Quays is about 2 miles south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. We work across Surrey Quays and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
A school like Rotherhithe Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. If you are refurbishing a rental near Surrey Quays station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Anywhere in SE16, SE8 and SE15, Artex removal is available. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Bush Road, Gomm Road and Lower Road. Being close to the A200 and A2208, Surrey Quays is simple for us to get to. For properties just outside Surrey Quays, we cover Rotherhithe (1 mile north), Surrey Canal (1 mile south-west), South Bermondsey (1 mile south-west), Millwall (1 mile east) and North Greenwich (1 mile east). We also cover nearby towns such as City of Westminster (5 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles north-west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (7 miles north).
As a London location, Surrey Quays 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 Nunhead (1.7 miles south) and St Olave's Hospital (0.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Surrey Quays includes Lavender Pond and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include Bacon's College (0.7 miles north) and Spa School (1 mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Surrey Docks pub (less than half a mile north-west)
After we’ve finished in Surrey Quays
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep the results and paperwork
What to avoid
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
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.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Loft conversions
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
In older homes in Surrey Quays, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
What to look for in a quote
- What category of work it is
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
What we do and do not cover
Worth knowing before you book:
- We need the room cleared
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site