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Asbestos Artex Removal in World's End, Greater London
Artex removal in World's End: removal of textured ceilings and walls. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Textured walls before a refit
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Artex removal for World's End properties
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. Whether it’s ceilings coming down and loft conversions, we deal with textured walls, stipple finishes and coated plasterboard and more.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in places like World's End, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- World's End (SW10, SW6, SW3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials, one by one
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
What happens next
The surface is left ready for making good.
Going forward:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Each different coating needs testing
- Send photos of the coatings
- Plan around the closed rooms
Avoid these
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
How it works
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. The work area is kept clear while we are working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Dig out previous surveys
How to get a quote
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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Questions from World's End
Is the Artex in my World's End home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can you work in World's End with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice.
Is my textured ceiling in World's End asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many do not. The only way to know is to test a sample.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Duty holders and landlords in World's End
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
For managing agents and freeholders in World's End, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Textured ceilings in World's End
World's End is about 2 miles south-east of Kensington, in Greater London. We work across World's End and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
For rented flats close to Imperial Wharf station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. For a school such as Ashburnham Community School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
This part of Greater London takes in SW10, SW6 and SW3. Whether your property is on Ann Lane, Lots Road and Avalon Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Neighbouring places we cover include Little Chelsea (1 mile north), Chelsea Harbour (1 mile south), Walham Green (1 mile south-west), Sands End (1 mile south) and South Kensington (1 mile north). We also cover nearby towns such as London (4 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles north-east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east), Shoreditch (5 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (10 miles north-east).
As a London location, World's End is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Nearby you’ll also find Baynard's Castle (4 miles north-east) and Westminster St Margaret and St John (2.4 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Battersea Park Lake and Campden Hill.
- Nearby schools include English National Ballet School (less than half a mile west) and Chelsea Academy (less than half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The World's End pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Natural History Museum Library and Archives (1 mile north)
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The category of work
- How many samples are needed
- The size of the job
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Photos that help
What to photograph:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- An idea of size
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Doing it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
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Weighing up your options
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Why us?
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Work done to the regulations
- Waste paperwork for every removal
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Typical Artex jobs in World's End
Many trades want a test result first.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
In older homes in World's End, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Comparing quotes
- How fibres will be kept down
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What isn’t included
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site