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Artex Removal in Addiscombe
Artex removal in Addiscombe, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Textured walls before a refit
Need Artex removal in Addiscombe?
Which option is right?
Plastering over it is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Why choose us
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
See how we price jobs and our cost guide.
About our artex removal in Addiscombe
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. People often contact us about landlord refurbishments and coatings scraped during DIY, including Artex ceilings, swirl patterns and coated ceiling roses.
In London conversions like those in Addiscombe, one ceiling may have several coatings from different decades, so we test each coating. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Addiscombe (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Addiscombe questions
Do older homes in Addiscombe have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Addiscombe and the area around Norwood Junction station?
Yes, we cover Addiscombe and the area towards Norwood Junction station, about 1.2 miles north.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
What’s included, and what isn’t
To be clear about the scope:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
Materials we deal with
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Textured ceilings in Addiscombe
Addiscombe is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. Wherever your property is in Addiscombe, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we will quote. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. We work right across the region, from Addiscombe to London (8 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Addiscombe, near St Mildred's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. A school like Oasis Academy Shirley Park should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
This part of Greater London takes in CR0, SE25 and CR9. Local streets include Grant Road, Capri Road and Coe Avenue; we cover every one. You’ll find Addiscombe on the A232, so it’s easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover Shirley Oaks (1 mile east), Ashburton (1 mile north), Woodside (1 mile north), Shirley (1 mile east) and Monks Orchard (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also work in London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Addiscombe is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
A little further out are County Borough of Croydon (1.5 miles south-west) and National Psychosis Unit (1.5 miles east). Within reach you will find Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
- Local schools include The Woodside Academy (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Cricketers pub (under half a mile east)
How it works
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Getting a price
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Related guides
Should you do it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Access to the area
- How many samples are needed
- Travel and parking
- Waste quantity and disposal
Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Cracks or breaks
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The parking area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Where asbestos turns up
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings already disturbed
If you’re refurbishing flats near Norwood Junction station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Comparing quotes
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- VAT, clearly stated
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
Also near Addiscombe
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site