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Artex Removal in Bexley
Artex removal in Bexley, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Landlord refurbishments
- Loft conversions
Artex removal for Bexley
Your options compared
What are the options for Artex? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is typically best. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Why people choose us
- Across London and the South East
- Clear written quotes
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Artex removal in Bexley
Planning a renovation in Bexley with textured ceilings? Test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. Typical materials include swirl patterns, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses, and typical jobs are rented flats before redecoration and loft conversions.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in places like Bexley, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Location
- Bexley (DA5, DA6, DA14, DA1)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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Where asbestos turns up
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
Typical jobs in Bexley include:
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Landlord refurbishments
For rented flats close to Bexley station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What your quote should include
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- If the price includes VAT
Looking after things afterwards
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
After we’ve finished:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- File the test result and waste note
- Photos help us quote
- Book your plasterer after removal
What to avoid
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Questions from Bexley
Is the Artex in my Bexley home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you cover Bexley and the area around Bexley station?
Yes. Bexley station is about 0.6 miles east of Bexley, and we cover both.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You’ll get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. Often you can stay in other rooms.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will advise for each room.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote once we know what it contains.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional.
Responsibilities for owners
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
What we do and do not cover
The usual limits are:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
Should you do it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
How we price Artex removal
When we quote, we look at:
- How much waste there is
- The quantity or area
- The type of material and its condition
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- Labels, if any
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The parking area
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Step by step
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Ask for a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Artex removal around Bexley
Bexley is about 3 miles east of Eltham, in Greater London. In Bexley, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We work in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. We work right across the region, from Bexley to London (11 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Bexley, near Parish Church of St John the Evangelist or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. A school like Old Bexley Church of England School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. Bexley is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Here we cover the DA5, DA6, DA14 and DA1 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Bexley High Street, Camden Road and The North Glade. Main roads around Bexley include the A2018 and B2210; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. Other places close to Bexley we cover include Blendon (1 mile north-west), North Cray (1 mile south), Bexleyheath (1 mile north), Upton (1 mile north) and Coldblow (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-west).
As a London location, Bexley is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Well-known places in the area include Colyers (2.5 miles north-east) and Bexley Hospital (1 mile north). Open spaces near Bexley include Summer Hill and Wansunt Pit.
- Nearby schools include Townley Grammar School (0.5 miles north) and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Railway Tavern (0.6 miles east)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note