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Artex Removal in Waddon
Artex removal in Waddon and across Greater London: textured coating testing and removal, with written paperwork.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Artex removal for Waddon
What we do and do not cover
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other materials may need their own approach
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Artex removal in Waddon
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, across Waddon. Whether it’s coatings damaged by DIY and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed, we cover coated plasterboard, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses.
In flats and houses around Waddon, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, often painted over many times. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Where
- Waddon (CR0, CR2, SM6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens next
File the result and the paperwork.
A few practical points:
- Keep pets away
- Test every different coating
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
Avoid these
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Artex removal around Waddon
Waddon is about 1 mile west of Croydon, in Greater London. Waddon has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Waddon, near Church of St George or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. For rented flats close to Waddon station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Here we cover the CR0, CR2 and SM6 postcode area. From Abbey Road, Alton Road and Epsom Road or a nearby road, we can help. If your property is just outside Waddon, we also cover Old Town (1 mile north-east), Bandonhill (1 mile west), Beddington (1 mile north-west), Russell Hill (1 mile south-west) and Roundshaw (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (11 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Waddon is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Nearby you will also find County Borough of Croydon (0.8 miles north-east) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (0.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Waddon include Duppas Hill and Roundshaw Downs.
- Nearby schools include St Andrew's CofE School (less than half a mile north) and Rutherford School (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Waddon Hotel (less than half a mile north-west)
Where asbestos turns up
Many trades want a test result first.
These come up again and again:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings coming down
For a school such as Aerodrome Primary Academy, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
What your quote should include
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Whether the job needs notifying
FAQs for Waddon
Do you cover Waddon and the area around Waddon station?
Yes. Waddon station is close to the centre of Waddon, and we cover the whole area.
Do textured ceilings in Waddon homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
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.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
What happens
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked before the seals come down. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and 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
Preparing for the visit
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Clear the way to the work area
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
How to get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will reply with a quote.
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Options to consider in Waddon
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
How we work in Waddon
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
See how we quote and our cost guide.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Towns and villages near Waddon
What else we do in Waddon
How we price Artex removal
Prices vary with:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Access to the area
- The type of material and its condition
- Location, parking and any London charges
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A rough size or measurement
- A picture of the whole area
- A clear close-up
- The access route
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note