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Artex Removal in Teddington
Artex removal for properties in Teddington and Greater London: Artex removal, with testing first, with written paperwork.
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Loft conversions and extensions
Artex removal in Teddington
Should you do it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Artex removal near Teddington
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. Testing a sample tells you, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. Whether it’s rented flats before redecoration and ceilings coming down, we deal with stipple finishes, textured walls and coated plasterboard and more.
In flats and houses around Teddington, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Location
- Teddington (TW11, TW12, TW2, TW1)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Which option is right?
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why choose us
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Identify first, remove only when needed
See how we quote and the cost guide.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Afterwards
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
Going forward:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
Don’ts
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Towns and villages near Teddington
Other services in Teddington
Artex in Teddington homes
Teddington is about 5 miles west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We work across Teddington and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Teddington is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work. Our area stretches from Teddington to London (about 11 miles away).
If you are refurbishing a rental near Teddington station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. In older homes in Teddington, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
We carry out Artex jobs all over TW11, TW12, TW2 and TW1 and the streets around it. Local streets include Station Road, High Street and Church Road; we cover every one. Teddington sits on or near the A311 and A313; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. Nearby, we also cover Strawberry Hill (1 mile north), Fulwell (1 mile north-west), Hampton Hill (1 mile west), Ham (1 mile north-east) and Eel Pie Island (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover London (11 miles north-east), City of Westminster (10 miles north-east), Marylebone (10 miles north-east), Kensington (8 miles north-east), St Pancras (12 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-east).
Teddington 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 Bentall Centre (1.6 miles south-east) and Eel Pie Island Museum (1.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Ham Lands and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Nearby schools include Turing House School (under half a mile west) and Newland House School (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include Park Hotel (less than half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Coombe (3 miles east)
Common questions in Teddington
Could my house in Teddington contain asbestos?
If your home in Teddington was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you work in Teddington with London’s parking rules?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. To do that, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Is my textured ceiling in Teddington asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many do not. The only way to know is to test a sample.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Step by step
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked before the seals come down. While we work, the area stays out of bounds.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
How to get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
Helpful guides
Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Loft conversions and extensions
Non-domestic buildings like St Mary's and St Peter's Church of England Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Questions to ask before booking
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What paperwork you get
- VAT, clearly stated
Duty holders and landlords in Teddington
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Teddington must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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