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Asbestos Artex Removal in Thamesmead, Greater London
Artex removal in Thamesmead and across Greater London: Artex removal, with testing first.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings already disturbed
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Artex removal in Thamesmead
Where asbestos turns up
Many trades want a test result first.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Loft conversions
- Structural work through coated ceilings
For a school such as Jubilee Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Questions to ask before booking
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- The documents you will receive
- Which areas and materials are covered
How artex removal works in Thamesmead
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped. Typical materials include swirl patterns, textured walls and Artex ceilings, and typical jobs are ceilings coming down and damaged or cracked coatings.
In London conversions like those in Thamesmead, one ceiling may have several coatings from different decades, so we test each coating. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- Thamesmead (SE28, SE2, DA18)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Thamesmead
More for properties in Thamesmead
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- The survey scope
- Disposal costs
- How easy it is to reach
- The category of work
Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, because the material is clear.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- Visible markings
- An idea of size
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The parking area
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Common questions in Thamesmead
Do textured ceilings in Thamesmead homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can you work in Thamesmead with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
What happens
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
Getting a price
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
Textured ceilings in Thamesmead
Thamesmead is about 2 miles north-east of Plumstead, in Greater London. We cover Thamesmead as part of Greater London, for Artex jobs of every size. Thamesmead is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We work right across the region, from Thamesmead to London (10 miles away).
For rented flats close to Abbey Wood station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. In older homes in Thamesmead, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Wherever your property is in SE28, SE2 and DA18, Artex removal is available. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Attlee Road, Aisher Road and Carlyle Road, wherever it is in Thamesmead. For properties just outside Thamesmead, we cover Crossness (1 mile south-east), Dagenham Dock (1 mile north-east), Barking Riverside (1 mile north-west), Thames View Estate (2 miles north-west) and Hornchurch Marshes (2 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (10 miles west), City of Westminster (12 miles west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles west) and Shoreditch (9 miles west).
As a London location, Thamesmead 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 Erith and District Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and River (1.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Thamesmead includes Crossness Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Thamesmead include Harris Garrard Academy (0.6 miles south-east)
What happens next
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Test every different coating
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep pets out of the work area
What to avoid
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Good to know
What’s in and what’s out:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
Should you do it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Which option is right?
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
How we work in Thamesmead
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Accredited laboratory results
Take a look at how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Materials, one by one
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site