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Artex Removal in Wimbledon
Artex removal for properties in Wimbledon and Greater London: removal of textured ceilings and walls, with written paperwork.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Artex removal near Wimbledon
Typical Artex jobs in Wimbledon
Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.
These are some of the things we deal with in Wimbledon:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Loft conversions
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Damaged or cracked coatings
If you are refurbishing flats near Wimbledon station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any exclusions
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- If the price includes VAT
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
Artex removal in Wimbledon
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We will explain which suits your rooms. Typical jobs include ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit, involving coated ceiling roses, textured walls and coated plasterboard.
Ceilings in Wimbledon conversions can have more than one coating, so we test each coating. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Wimbledon (SW19, SW20, SW17, SW18)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Wimbledon
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What affects the price in Wimbledon
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- The size of the job
- The type of material and its condition
- Disposal costs
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Helping us quote
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The parking area
- A close-up from a safe distance
- How we’d reach it
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Should you do it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Textured ceilings in Wimbledon
Wimbledon is about 7 miles south of City of Westminster, in Greater London. We work across Wimbledon and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Wimbledon is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 7 miles away.
For a school such as Wimbledon High School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. In older homes in Wimbledon, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Here we cover the SW19, SW20, SW17 and SW18 postcode area. Local streets include High Street Mews, High Street and Church Road; we cover every one. With the A218 and B235 close by, Wimbledon is simple for us to get to. For properties just outside Wimbledon, we cover Crooked Billet (1 mile west), Wimbledon Park (1 mile north), Wimbledon Chase (1 mile south), Copse Hill (1 mile south-west) and Merton Park (1 mile south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (7 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
Wimbledon 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 Wimbledon Museum (less than half a mile west) and Southside Wandsworth (2.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Battersea Park Lake and Merton Park Green Walks.
- Local schools include Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School (within half a mile north-east) and Willington School (under half a mile east)
- Local pubs include Dog & Fox pub (less than half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Coombe (2.3 miles west)
After we’ve finished in Wimbledon
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, and you get the paperwork.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
Avoid these
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Weighing up your options
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
What you get
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Work done to the regulations
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Read how we quote or our cost guide.
Wimbledon: your questions answered
Do you cover Wimbledon and the area around Wimbledon station?
Yes. Wimbledon station is close to the centre of Wimbledon, and we cover the whole area.
Is the Artex in my Wimbledon home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
Normally you can use other rooms: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Duty holders and landlords in Wimbledon
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
If you run a business from older premises in Wimbledon, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
A closer look at the materials
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
The process
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- 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
- Dig out previous surveys
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Related guides
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site