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Asbestos Artex Removal in Bexleyheath, Greater London
Artex removal in Bexleyheath: removal of textured ceilings and walls, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Walls before tiling
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Asbestos help in Bexleyheath
Artex removal in Bexleyheath
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. A small sample tells you which you have, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. Typical jobs include coatings in the way of electrical work and loft conversions and extensions, including Artex ceilings, coated plasterboard and coated ceiling roses.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in areas like Bexleyheath, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Bexleyheath (DA7, DA6, DA16)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
After we’ve finished in Bexleyheath
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
To avoid problems in future:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Send photos of the coatings
- Give us room sizes
- Keep pets away
Don’ts
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Good to know
So you know what to expect:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Other materials may need their own approach
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Common materials
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
How we work
We bag and label the waste as we work, for disposal at a permitted site. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Dig out previous surveys
Typical Artex jobs in Bexleyheath
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Loft conversions
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Structural work through coated ceilings
A school like Upland Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- The method and controls
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Which option is right?
A low price may mean shortcuts, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Why choose us
- Accredited laboratory results
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Records for your files
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Bexleyheath properties and textured coatings
Bexleyheath is about 3 miles south-east of Plumstead, in Greater London. In Bexleyheath, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Bexleyheath is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We work right across the region, from Bexleyheath to London (10 miles away).
In older homes in Bexleyheath, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For rented flats close to Bexleyheath station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the DA7, DA6 and DA16 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Lion Road, Hyde Road and Upton Road; we cover every one. Other places close to Bexleyheath we cover include Upton (1 mile west), Crook Log (1 mile west), Blendon (1 mile south-west), Bexley (1 mile south) and Welling (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also work in London (10 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), Kensington (15 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
Bexleyheath 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.
Other landmarks nearby include Broadway Shopping Centre (under half a mile south-east) and Bexley Hospital (under half a mile west). The countryside around Bexleyheath includes Summer Hill and Wansunt Pit.
- Schools near Bexleyheath include Bexleyheath Academy (within half a mile east) and St Catherine's Catholic School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Volunteer pub (under half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Colyers (1.7 miles north-east)
Questions from Bexleyheath
Is the Artex in my Bexleyheath home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Can you work in Bexleyheath with London’s parking rules?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Can I stay at home while you work?
Generally you can use other rooms: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
Do you work in Bexleyheath?
Yes, we do: Bexleyheath is within the area we cover in Greater London. Share the postcode and a short description and we will quote.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job.
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.
DIY and asbestos
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If you manage or own a block in Bexleyheath, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Materials we deal with
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site