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Asbestos removal and surveys in SE14
We work across all of the SE14 postcode district, including New Cross, Peckham and Deptford. Surveys, testing and removal, planned to HSE guidance.
Asbestos surveys and removal in SE14
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Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Our artex removal in SE14
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation. We often deal with coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and stipple finishes, and typical jobs are rented homes refurbished between tenants and walls before tiling.
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked before the seals come down.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Cost
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why us?
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Clear written quotes
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Landmarks near New Cross
We cover homes and workplaces around St James's Church, Fordham Park and St. Paul's. Nearby too are Addey and Stanhope School (under half a mile north-east), Laban Centre (0.9 miles north-east), Myatt Garden Primary School (less than half a mile south-east) and Wickham Arms (under half a mile south). The nearest railway station is close to the centre of New Cross: New Cross station. Nearby you will also find Miller General Hospital (0.6 miles north-east) and Fan Museum (1.2 miles north-east). The countryside around New Cross includes St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Other local spots include Nunhead (0.9 miles west)
SE14: textured coatings in homes
In SE14, renovation is when textured ceilings get noticed, in New Cross, Peckham and Deptford and smaller places alike.
New Cross: Non-domestic buildings like Myatt Garden Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. If you are refurbishing a rental near New Cross station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What’s included, and what isn’t
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Other materials may need their own approach
Looking after things afterwards
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Give us room sizes
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Can I do it myself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Why people call us in SE14
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, which can make them look newer than they are.
People generally contact us about one of these:
- Loft conversions
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Landlord refurbishments
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Disposal costs
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Access to the area
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Sending photos
When you send photos, these help most:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- An idea of size
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- How we’d reach it
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Your questions about Artex removal in SE14
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Do you work in flats?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site