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Artex Removal in Walham Green
Buildings in Walham Green built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer textured coating testing and removal.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Landlord refurbishments
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DIY and asbestos
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
How artex removal works in Walham Green
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We’ll explain which suits your rooms. People often contact us about extensions that cut into ceilings and rented homes refurbished between tenants, involving textured walls, Artex ceilings and coated ceiling roses.
In flats and houses around Walham Green, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Area
- Walham Green (SW6, SW10, SW11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Walham Green properties and textured coatings
Walham Green is about 2 miles south of Kensington, in Greater London. Properties in Walham Green range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Older homes across Walham Green may have coatings added during past renovations. For a school such as Chelsea Independent College, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Anywhere in SW6, SW10 and SW11, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a property on Farm Lane, Lots Road and Epple Road. With the A304 close by, Walham Green is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Walham Green we cover include Chelsea Harbour (1 mile south-east), Parsons Green (1 mile south-west), World's End (1 mile north-east), Sands End (1 mile south-east) and West Brompton (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also work in London (4 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles north-east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (5 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (10 miles north-east).
Walham Green 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 Chelsea and Westminster Hospital (0.5 miles north-east) and Putney Exchange (1.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Walham Green include Battersea Park Lake and WWT London Wetland Centre.
- Nearby schools include Heatherley School of Fine Art (under half a mile east) and Langford Primary School (under half a mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rose pub (under half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Natural History Museum Library and Archives (1.4 miles north-east) and Ladbroke Estate (2.5 miles north)
What’s included, and what is not
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- We need the room cleared
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials in Walham Green
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
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What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- Travel and parking
- The quantity or area
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Labels, if any
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The parking area
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Typical Artex jobs in Walham Green
Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Loft conversions
If you are refurbishing a rental near Imperial Wharf station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Comparing quotes
- Any exclusions
- What category of work it is
- Whether VAT is included
- The method and controls
Step by step
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- 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
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Clear the way to the work area
How to get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
Your questions about Artex removal in Walham Green
Can you work in Walham Green with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it.
Do older homes in Walham Green have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Walham Green can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
You can, if it’s intact: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Don’t sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, so we quote after testing.
Choosing the right option
A low price may mean shortcuts, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why choose us
- No removal until we know what it is
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Take a look at how we quote or the cost guide.
What happens next
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Send photos of the coatings
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
Things not to do
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note