Greater London · England
Artex Removal for Waterloo
Artex removal for properties in Waterloo and Greater London: Artex removal, with testing first, with written paperwork.
- Ceilings coming down
- Textured walls before a refit
- Flaking textured ceilings
Artex removal for Waterloo
How artex removal works in Waterloo
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. Typical jobs include ceilings before plastering and extensions that cut into ceilings, including Artex ceilings, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses.
In flats and houses around Waterloo, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Location
- Waterloo (SE1, SE11, WC2N)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens next
The surface is left ready for making good.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Test every different coating
- Photos help us quote
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
Things not to do
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Step by step
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Let us know where we can park
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Get a quote
To get a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
Where asbestos turns up
Older coatings are often painted over many times, so age is hard to judge.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Coatings already disturbed
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
If you’re refurbishing a rental near London Waterloo station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What to look for in a quote
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
Your questions about Artex removal in Waterloo
Could my house in Waterloo contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work in Waterloo despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it.
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.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Do you work in Waterloo?
Yes, we do: Waterloo is within the area we cover in Greater London. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
Weighing up your options
Plastering over it is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
How we work in Waterloo
- Clear advice on your options
- No removal until we know what it is
- Domestic and commercial work
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Take a look at how we price jobs and published price ranges.
What it costs
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The category of work
- Waste quantity and disposal
- How easy it is to reach
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- Visible markings
- A picture of the whole area
- A rough size or measurement
- Street parking nearby
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
A closer look at the materials
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Artex in Waterloo homes
Waterloo is about 1 mile west of London, in Greater London. Wherever your property is in Waterloo, tell us the postcode and what you need. We work in 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Older homes across Waterloo may have coatings added during past renovations. For a school such as Oasis Academy Johanna, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Anywhere in SE1, SE11 and WC2N, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From York Road, Spur Road and Bear Lane or a nearby road, the process is the same. Main roads around Waterloo include the A301 and A302, so mention parking if the property is on one. Neighbouring places we cover include South Bank (1 mile north-west), Bankside (1 mile north-east), Adelphi (1 mile north-west), Temple (1 mile north) and Charing Cross (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west) and Orpington (12 miles south-east).
As a London location, Waterloo is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Nearby you’ll also find Liberty of the Savoy (0.7 miles north-west) and Florence Nightingale Museum (under half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include Ludgate Hill and Bellenden Road Nature Garden.
- Nearby schools include Oasis Academy South Bank (under half a mile south) and Oasis Academy South Bank (less than half a mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Duke of Sussex pub (under half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Lambeth Palace Library (under half a mile south-west)
DIY and asbestos
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Places near Waterloo
More for properties in Waterloo
For businesses and landlords in Waterloo
If your business premises in Waterloo were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note