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Asbestos Artex Removal in Tooting Bec, Greater London
Worried about asbestos in Tooting Bec? We provide removal of textured ceilings and walls, explained in plain English.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Loft conversions
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Artex removal in Tooting Bec
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through, which is why testing first matters in Tooting Bec. Common materials are textured walls, stipple finishes and swirl patterns, and people generally contact us about ceilings due for plastering or skimming and coatings in the way of electrical work.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in places like Tooting Bec, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Tooting Bec (SW17, SW19, CR4)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
After the job
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
After we have finished:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- File the test result and waste note
- Test every different coating
- Photos help us quote
Avoid these
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Duty holders and landlords in Tooting Bec
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.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Where asbestos turns up
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, which can make them look newer than they are.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Textured walls before a refit
For a school such as St Boniface RC Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Questions to ask before you book
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether the job needs notifying
Doing it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
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.
How it works
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. We will tell you when we’ve finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the work area
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Get a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
Helpful guides
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The size of the job
- The type of material and its condition
- How much waste there is
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- How we’d reach it
- Approximate dimensions
- A clear close-up
- Damaged areas
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will advise.
The scope of Artex removal
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
Tooting Bec properties and textured coatings
Tooting Bec is about 3 miles south-west of Stockwell, in Greater London. Tooting Bec is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in 764 places in Greater London. Our area stretches from Tooting Bec to London (6 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing flats near Tooting station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. In older homes in Tooting Bec, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
We cover Artex jobs across the SW17, SW19 and CR4 postcode area. Your property could be on Vant Road, Byton Road and Avarn Road or the roads around them. If your property is just outside Tooting Bec, we also cover Tooting (1 mile south-east), Colliers Wood (1 mile south), Furzedown (1 mile east), Summerstown (1 mile north-west) and Streatham Park (1 mile east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (6 miles north-east), City of Westminster (6 miles north), Marylebone (6 miles north), Kensington (5 miles north), St Pancras (7 miles north) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-east).
As a London location, Tooting Bec is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
A little further out are Southside Wandsworth (2.1 miles north-west) and St Leonard's (1.5 miles east). Open spaces near Tooting Bec include Henman Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
- Schools near Tooting Bec include Ensham School (less than half a mile south-east) and Ernest Bevin College (0.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include King's Head pub (less than half a mile north)
Questions from Tooting Bec
Is asbestos common in Tooting Bec homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do textured ceilings in Tooting Bec homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
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.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Typically not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
Can I stay at home while you work?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Only once you know it’s clear. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Materials, one by one
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
Also near Tooting Bec
Other services in Tooting Bec
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site