Greater London · England
Artex Removal for Vauxhall
Found something that might be asbestos in Vauxhall? We provide removal of textured ceilings and walls, explained in plain English.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Need Artex removal in Vauxhall?
Should you do it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Artex removal in Vauxhall
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, across Vauxhall. Whether it’s rented homes refurbished between tenants and coatings damaged by DIY, we deal with coated plasterboard, textured walls and coated ceiling roses and more.
In London conversions like those in Vauxhall, one ceiling may have several coatings from different decades, so we test each coating. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Where
- Vauxhall (SE11, SW1P, SW8)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
What we deal with in Vauxhall
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights releases fibres.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Loft conversions
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Older homes across Vauxhall may have coatings added during past renovations.
Questions to ask before booking
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- VAT, clearly stated
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
Which option is right?
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why people choose us
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Covering London and the South East
- Reports and results you can share
- Houses, flats and business premises
Take a look at how we price jobs or our cost guide.
FAQs for Vauxhall
Do you work in Vauxhall despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it.
Is asbestos common in Vauxhall homes?
If your home in Vauxhall was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You will get available dates with the quote.
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.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Do you work in Vauxhall?
Yes, Vauxhall is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
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. Cement and textured coatings usually are not licensed.
Vauxhall properties and textured coatings
Vauxhall is about 1 mile south-west of London, in Greater London. Homes, landlords and businesses in Vauxhall contact us for Artex jobs about all kinds of jobs. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Vauxhall station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. For a school such as Vauxhall Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
This part of Greater London takes in SE11, SW1P and SW8. Whether your property is on Gibson Road, Langley Lane and Randall Road or a nearby road, we can help. You’ll find Vauxhall on the A3203 and A3204, which makes it simple to get to. Nearby, we also cover Lambeth (1 mile north), Kennington (1 mile south), Oval (1 mile south), Newington Butts (1 mile east) and St George's Fields (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Kensington (4 miles west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles north-east) and Hampstead (5 miles north-west).
Vauxhall 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.
A little further out are Baynard's Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Newport Street Gallery (under half a mile north-east). Open spaces near Vauxhall include Ludgate Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near Vauxhall include Lambeth School of Art (less than half a mile south) and Lilian Baylis Technology School (within half a mile south)
- Local pubs include The Jolly Gardeners pub (under half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Lambeth Palace Library (0.5 miles north) and City and Liberty of Westminster (0.7 miles north-west)
Places near Vauxhall
What else we do in Vauxhall
After we’ve finished in Vauxhall
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
A few practical points:
- File the test result and waste note
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Test every different coating
Things not to do
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
The process
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Dig out previous surveys
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Get a quote
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
The scope of Artex removal
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials in Vauxhall
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site