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Asbestos Artex Removal in Walworth, Greater London
Artex removal for Walworth: removal of textured ceilings and walls. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
Artex removal near Walworth
About our artex removal in Walworth
Planning a renovation in Walworth with textured ceilings? Get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. Typical jobs include ceilings before skimming and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed, involving coated plasterboard, textured walls and stipple finishes.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in towns and villages like Walworth, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Walworth (SE1P, SE17, SE1)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about Artex removal in Walworth
Do you cover Walworth and the area around Elephant & Castle station?
Yes, we cover Walworth and the area towards Elephant & Castle station, about 0.5 miles north-west.
Could my house in Walworth contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote once we know what it contains.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
What happens next
File the result and the paperwork.
After we have finished:
- Keep pets away
- Photos help us quote
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Test every different coating
Don’ts
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Also near Walworth
What else we do in Walworth
Your options compared
Plastering over it is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why people choose us
- Domestic and commercial work
- Reports and results you can share
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Walworth must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
What we do and do not cover
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- We need the room cleared
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
What affects the price in Walworth
What drives the price:
- The survey scope
- The quantity or area
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Parking and access charges
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Approximate dimensions
- The access route
- An overall view
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Walworth properties and textured coatings
Walworth is about 1 mile south of London, in Greater London. Walworth is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover 764 places across Greater London.
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Elephant & Castle station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. A school like Robert Browning Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Here we cover the SE1P, SE17 and SE1 postcode area. Your property could be on Mina Road, Ash Avenue and Angel Lane or the roads around them. If your property is just outside Walworth, we also cover London (1 mile north), Bermondsey (1 mile north-east), Camberwell (1 mile south), South Bermondsey (1 mile east) and Denmark Hill (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover City of Westminster (3 miles north-west), Marylebone (3 miles north-west), Kensington (5 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north-west), Shoreditch (3 miles north) and Walthamstow (7 miles north-east).
Walworth 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.
A little further out are Minories (1.6 miles north-east) and Gabriel's Wharf (1.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bellenden Road Nature Garden and St. James's Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include University Academy of Engineering South Bank (within half a mile south-east) and St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School (within half a mile north)
- Local pubs include Lord Nelson pub (under half a mile south)
- Local facilities include Lambeth Palace Library (1.3 miles north-west)
Step by step
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible and bagged or wrapped. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
How to prepare
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Keep children and pets away on the day
How to get a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which does not change what’s underneath.
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note