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Artex Removal for Wandsworth
Artex removal for properties in Wandsworth and Greater London: textured coating testing and removal, with written paperwork.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
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Artex removal near Wandsworth
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through. From loft conversions and coatings in the way of electrical work, we deal with stipple finishes, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings and more.
In flats and houses around Wandsworth, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, often painted over many times. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Wandsworth (SW18, SW15, SW11)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Artex in Wandsworth homes
Wandsworth is about 3 miles south-west of Brompton, in Greater London. Wandsworth is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
Non-domestic buildings like St Anne's CofE Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. For rented flats close to Wandsworth Town station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
For Artex jobs in SW18, SW15 and SW11, just send the postcode and a few photos. Local streets include Alma Road, Marl Road and Knoll Road; we cover every one. If your property is just outside Wandsworth, we also cover Southfields (1 mile south), Earlsfield (1 mile south), Hurlingham (1 mile north), Clapham Junction (1 mile north-east) and Battersea (1 mile north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (5 miles north-east), City of Westminster (4 miles north), Marylebone (5 miles north-east), Kensington (3 miles north), St Pancras (6 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles north-east).
As a London location, Wandsworth is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Well-known places in the area include Southside Wandsworth (less than half a mile west) and Antique Breadboard Museum (1.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Wandsworth includes Battersea Park Lake and Henman Hill.
- Local schools include Ashcroft Technology Academy (0.7 miles west) and Emanuel School (0.8 miles east)
- Local pubs include Spread Eagle pub (under half a mile north)
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Should you do it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
What we deal with in Wandsworth
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
People generally contact us about one of these:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Structural work through coated ceilings
If your home is one of the older properties in Wandsworth, near St Anne's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What to look for in a quote
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- If the price includes VAT
- The method and controls
How we work
Our team wears protective equipment, and keep the room closed while we work. We’ll tell you when we have finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Before we arrive
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the area
Ask for a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Wandsworth: your questions answered
Do textured ceilings in Wandsworth homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Could my house in Wandsworth contain asbestos?
If your home in Wandsworth was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not until it’s been tested. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
After the job
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
Once we’re done:
- Test every different coating
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Keep the results and paperwork
What to avoid
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Duty holders and landlords in Wandsworth
For managing agents and freeholders in Wandsworth, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Choosing the right option
Testing first can save a lot: a clear result means normal methods. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why choose us
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Take a look at how we quote and our cost guide.
Limits to be aware of
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- 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’ll tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
How we price Artex removal
When we quote, we look at:
- Access to the area
- How much there is
- Material and condition
- Location, parking and any London charges
Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, because the material is clear.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A clear close-up
- An overall view
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
You will get a written quote. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site