Asbestos Removal
in New Cross SE14 / SE15
UKATA-trained asbestos removal for homes and businesses across New Cross and Peckham. Extension roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits, and full waste disposal. Same-week appointments from our Deptford SE8 base — 5 minutes away.
Why New Cross residents choose Diamond
New Cross SE14 / SE15 — Property Context
Why asbestos is common in New Cross and Peckham properties
New Cross and Peckham are characterised by dense terraced housing, much of it built in the 1930s–50s and subsequently extended in the 1960s–80s. The rear extensions added in this period are the primary source of asbestos-containing materials: asbestos cement roofs, soffits, and in some cases cement cladding on the extension walls.
What makes these jobs distinctive is that the same renovation that added the extension frequently also introduced Artex to the main house ceilings. The two jobs — extension roof removal and interior Artex removal — are often linked in time and scope. A survey that only looks at the extension may miss the Artex in the kitchen or living room that was applied at the same time.
The area also has significant council stock, particularly around the Peckham area, where floor tiles and Artex are common in 1960s–70s flats. Asbestos insulation board in communal areas is a licensable material under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 — we identify it and refer it to a licensed contractor.
Common asbestos materials in SE14 / SE15 properties
From our work in SE14
The extension roof that led to the kitchen ceiling
A homeowner in New Cross contacted us about the asbestos cement roof on their rear kitchen extension. They had already had a quote for the roof removal and were ready to proceed.
When we visited for the site survey, we noticed the kitchen ceiling had a heavily textured Artex finish. We asked when the extension had been built — the answer was 1974. The Artex had been applied at the same time. A bulk sample confirmed chrysotile at low concentration.
We quoted for both the roof and the ceiling in a single visit. The homeowner had not considered the ceiling — they had been focused on the roof because that was the visible, deteriorating material. But removing the roof and leaving the Artex in place would have left an asbestos-containing material in the kitchen that would need addressing before any further renovation work.
In New Cross and Peckham, the extension and the interior are often the same job. We survey both as standard.
Common questions
Asbestos removal in New Cross — what people ask
Ready to get started in New Cross?
Free site survey. Itemised quote. Same-week appointments across SE14 and SE15.
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