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Asbestos Artex Removal in Woolwich, Greater London
Need Artex removal in Woolwich? We work across Woolwich and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
Artex removal near Woolwich
Which option is right?
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- No removal until we know what it is
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Covering London and the South East
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Read how we quote or the cost guide.
Artex removal in Woolwich
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Woolwich. Typical materials include Artex ceilings, swirl patterns and textured walls, and typical jobs are ceilings before downlights go in and ceilings before plastering.
Ceilings in Woolwich conversions can have more than one coating, so we test each coating. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Where
- Woolwich (SE18, E16, SE7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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How we work
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. While we work, the area stays out of bounds.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out previous surveys
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Clear the way to the work area
Get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Helpful guides
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How easy it is to reach
- How much waste there is
- How much there is
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Visible markings
- Damaged areas
- An overall view
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will reply with a quote.
Afterwards
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
After we have finished:
- Keep pets away
- Test every different coating
- Send photos of the coatings
- Clear the rooms before the work
Don’ts
Test before the builders arrive.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
What we deal with in Woolwich
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling isn’t automatically asbestos.
These are some of the things we deal with in Woolwich:
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Walls before tiling
Non-domestic buildings like Mulgrave Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings.
Before you book anyone
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- The scope of the job, in writing
- What isn’t included
- Which laboratory analyses samples
FAQs for Woolwich
Do you work near Woolwich Dockyard station?
Yes, we cover Woolwich, including the streets around Woolwich Dockyard station.
Is the Artex in my Woolwich home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Typically not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then ask for advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
Materials we deal with
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Textured ceilings in Woolwich
Woolwich is about 6 miles south-east of Leyton, in Greater London. If your Artex job is in Woolwich, let us know about access. We work in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Woolwich to London (about 7 miles away).
In older homes in Woolwich, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For rented flats close to Woolwich Dockyard station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Here we cover the SE18, E16 and SE7 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Market Street, Woolwich High Street and Beresford Square Market Place; we cover every one. For properties just outside Woolwich, we cover Plumstead (1 mile east), Charlton (1 mile west), New Charlton (1 mile west), Shooter's Hill (1 mile south) and Kidbrooke (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover London (7 miles west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (8 miles west) and Shoreditch (7 miles north-west).
Woolwich 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.
A little further out are Greenwich Castle (2.9 miles west) and British Hospital for Mothers and Babies (0.5 miles west). Open spaces near Woolwich include Gilbert's Pit.
- Schools near Woolwich include Oasis Academy Silvertown (0.8 miles north) and Oasis Academy Silvertown (0.8 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Great Harry pub (less than half a mile east)
- Local facilities include East Ham (3 miles north)
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site