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Artex Removal in Bromley Common
Artex removal across Bromley Common, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Walls before tiling
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Artex removal for Bromley Common
About our artex removal in Bromley Common
Planning a renovation in Bromley Common with textured ceilings? Get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. People often contact us about loft conversions and textured walls before a refit, involving stipple finishes, swirl patterns and coated ceiling roses.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in towns and villages like Bromley Common, often painted over many times. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Where
- Bromley Common (BR2, BR1)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Textured ceilings in Bromley Common
Bromley Common is about 2 miles south-east of Bromley, in Greater London. Homes, landlords and businesses in Bromley Common contact us for Artex jobs. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
A school like Trinity Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Bickley station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Bromley Common is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Artex jobs anywhere in BR2 and BR1 start with the postcode and some photos. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Pope Road, Crown Lane and Church Lane. Neighbouring places we cover include Southborough (1 mile north-east), Hayes (1 mile south-west), Locksbottom (1 mile south-east), Shortlands (2 miles north-west) and Keston (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in London (10 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-west).
As a London location, Bromley Common is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
A little further out are The Mall (1.5 miles north-west) and Bridgeways Day Hospital (less than half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.
- Local schools include Bishop Justus CofE School (0.5 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers Public House (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Bromley (1.4 miles north-west)
Towns and villages near Bromley Common
Other services in Bromley Common
How we price Artex removal
Quotes vary because of:
- What the material is and its state
- Travel and parking
- The size of the job
- Access to the area
Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, because the material is clear.
Sending photos
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Damaged areas
- An overall view
- Street parking nearby
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Weighing up your options
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What you get
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Clear written quotes
- Reports and results you can share
Take a look at how we quote and published price ranges.
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- We need the room cleared
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Where asbestos turns up
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, which can make them crumble.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings before skimming
- Loft conversions
- Coatings scraped during DIY
If your home is one of the older properties in Bromley Common, near Holy Trinity Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What your quote should include
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Whether VAT is included
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
After the job
The surface is left ready for making good.
Keeping things safe:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Photos help us quote
- Give us room sizes
- Keep pets out of the work area
Things not to do
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
FAQs for Bromley Common
Is the Artex in my Bromley Common home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Could my house in Bromley Common contain asbestos?
Any home in Bromley Common built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Only once you know it’s clear. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, so we quote after testing.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Duty holders and landlords in Bromley Common
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Bromley Common, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
How it works
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 explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Getting a price
You will get a written quote. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Related guides
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site