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Artex Removal in Ashburton
Found something that might be asbestos in Ashburton? We provide testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, explained in plain English.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings before plastering
Artex removal for Ashburton
How it works
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away.
- 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
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
Get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Artex removal near Ashburton
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. People often contact us about ceilings coming down and ceilings before plastering, involving stipple finishes, textured walls and coated ceiling roses.
In flats and houses around Ashburton, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, often painted over many times. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Ashburton (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near Ashburton
What’s included, and what is not
Worth knowing before you book:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
Choosing the right option
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- Across London and the South East
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Quotes that spell out the scope
See how we quote or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- The survey scope
- What the material is and its state
- How easy it is to reach
- How much there is
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- An overall view
- Approximate dimensions
- Street parking nearby
- A close-up from a safe distance
Each job is priced individually. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Ashburton must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Questions from Ashburton
Is asbestos common in Ashburton homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Ashburton can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work in Ashburton despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both are options: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will recommend one for each room.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then get advice.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Do you work in flats?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Textured ceilings in Ashburton
Ashburton is about 6 miles south of New Cross, in Greater London. For Artex jobs in Ashburton, tell us about parking and access. We work in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Ashburton to London (about 8 miles away).
For rented flats close to Norwood Junction station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. If your home is one of the older properties in Ashburton, near Church of St Luke or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Wherever your property is in CR0, SE25 and CR9, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Long Lane, Tudor Road and Coe Avenue, and Artex removal is available on all of them. For properties just outside Ashburton, we cover Woodside (1 mile north), Addiscombe (1 mile south), Shirley Oaks (1 mile south-east), Monks Orchard (1 mile south-east) and Shirley (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (9 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
As a London location, Ashburton is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
A little further out are Whitgift Centre (1.6 miles south-west) and Addiscombe (0.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
- Schools near Ashburton include Oasis Academy Shirley Park (less than half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Beehive pub (under half a mile west)
Looking after things afterwards
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Keeping things safe:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Keep the results and paperwork
Don’ts
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Test before the builders arrive.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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