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Asbestos removal and surveys in SE5
Planning work on an older property in SE5? We work in East Dulwich, Camberwell and Denmark Hill and every street in between, with written quotes and paperwork.
Asbestos removal in SE5
Where we work in SE5
What we do in SE5
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode for a quote: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
About artex removal in SE5
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. A small sample tells you which you have, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. Typical materials include coated ceiling roses, textured walls and stipple finishes, and typical jobs are walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and loft conversions and extensions.
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
What you will pay
A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why choose us
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Records for your files
- Covering London and the South East
Get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Local landmarks in East Dulwich
We cover homes and workplaces around The Charter School, Dog Kennel Hill School and Brunswick Park and the streets around them. Also close by are The Fox on the Hill pub (within half a mile north-west), The Latter Rain Outpouring Revival Church (within half a mile north-east) and The Charter School East Dulwich (less than half a mile south-east). There’s a railway station close to the centre of East Dulwich: East Dulwich station. Well-known places in the area include Dulwich Community Hospital (less than half a mile south-east) and Nunhead (1.4 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Knight's Hill and Centre for Wildlife Gardening.
SE5: textured coatings in homes
In SE5, renovation is when textured ceilings get noticed, in East Dulwich, Bermondsey and North Brixton and smaller places alike.
East Dulwich: A school like Dog Kennel Hill School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. If you are refurbishing a rental near East Dulwich station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Materials, one by one
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Should you do it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
What we deal with in SE5
Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings before plastering
The scope of Artex removal
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
SE5 questions
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site