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Artex Removal for Brockley
Artex removal for properties in Brockley and Greater London: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings already disturbed
- Landlord refurbishments
Asbestos help in Brockley
Artex removal in Brockley
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. Typical jobs include ceilings before downlights go in and walls before tiling, involving swirl patterns, textured walls and stipple finishes.
In London conversions like those in Brockley, one ceiling may have several coatings from different decades, so we test each coating. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- Brockley (SE4, SE23, SE6)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Brockley properties and textured coatings
Brockley is about 1 mile south of New Cross, in Greater London. Brockley is within our Greater London area, for Artex jobs of every size. Brockley is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
In older homes in Brockley, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For rented flats close to Crofton Park station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
For Artex jobs in SE4, SE23 and SE6, just send the postcode and a few photos. Whether your property is on Ivy Road, Nash Road and Lindal Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Close by, we cover Crofton Park (1 mile south-east), Honor Oak (1 mile west), Ladywell (1 mile east), Forest Hill (1 mile south-west) and Nunhead (1 mile north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as London (4 miles north-west), City of Westminster (7 miles north-west), Marylebone (7 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles north-west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north).
As a London location, Brockley is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Nearby you will also find University Hospital Lewisham (0.7 miles east) and Greenwich Castle (2.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Brockley include One Tree Hill and Knight's Hill.
- Local schools include Prendergast Ladywell School (under half a mile south-east) and Allenby Tutorial Trust (0.8 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Blythe Hill Tavern (0.7 miles south)
- Other local spots include Nunhead (1.3 miles north-west)
What we do and do not cover
A few things to be aware of:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
The process
Our team wears protective equipment, and the room stays closed. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Tell us about parking and access
Getting a price
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Afterwards
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Each different coating needs testing
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Photos help us quote
Avoid these
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Typical Artex jobs in Brockley
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, which can make them crumble.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Rented flats before redecoration
For a school such as Beecroft Garden Primary, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Comparing quotes
- If the price includes VAT
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
Choosing the right option
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
What you get
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Across London and the South East
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Take a look at our prices page and published price ranges.
What it costs
Our quotes take into account:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How much there is
- Access to the area
- Travel and parking
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Photos that help
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- An overall view
- Cracks or breaks
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- An idea of size
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Your questions about Artex removal in Brockley
Can you work in Brockley with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it.
Is asbestos common in Brockley homes?
Any home in Brockley built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you cannot tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Do you work in flats?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
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Can I do it myself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site