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Artex Removal for Brasted
Artex removal in Brasted and across Greater London: Artex removal, with testing first.
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Walls before tiling
- Flaking textured ceilings
Artex removal for Brasted
What affects the price in Brasted
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How many samples are needed
- Material and condition
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Photos that help
What to photograph:
- Approximate dimensions
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Cracks or breaks
- An overall view
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Artex removal for Brasted properties
If your renovation in Brasted involves textured ceilings, get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. People often contact us about ceilings due for plastering or skimming and rented flats before redecoration, including coated plasterboard, stipple finishes and Artex ceilings.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in areas like Brasted, often painted over many times. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- Brasted (TN16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and do not cover
To be clear about the scope:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- 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 in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Doing it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Afterwards
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Test every different coating
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Keep pets out of the work area
Things not to do
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Artex in Brasted homes
Brasted is about 3 miles west of Sevenoaks, in Greater London. Brasted is within our Greater London area, whatever the size of the job. Brasted is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. You can also see our page for Crawley, about 17 miles away.
Older homes across Brasted may have coatings added during past renovations. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Dunton Green station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Brasted is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of TN16. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Watermill Close, and Artex removal is available on all of them. If your property is just outside Brasted, we also cover Sundridge (1 mile east), Brasted Chart (1 mile south), Chipstead (2 miles east), Chevening (2 miles north-east) and Bessels Green (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Orpington (7 miles north), New Cross (15 miles north-west), Thornton Heath (13 miles north-west), Croydon (11 miles north-west), East Dulwich (15 miles north-west) and Plumstead (15 miles north).
As a London location, Brasted is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Museum (3.8 miles east) and Tandridge Priory (3.8 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart pub (under half a mile east)
Towns and villages near Brasted
Options to consider in Brasted
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why people choose us
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Clear advice on your options
Read how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Step by step
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- 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
How to prepare
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Mention any damage before we arrive
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
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Why people call us in Brasted
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Ceilings coming down
- Walls before tiling
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
A school like Combe Bank School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
What to look for in a quote
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
Brasted: your questions answered
Do you cover Brasted and the area around Dunton Green station?
Yes, we cover Brasted and the area towards Dunton Green station, about 3.1 miles north-east.
Do you work in Brasted despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Typically not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not until it’s been tested. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings typically are not licensed.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site