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Artex Removal in Broom Hill
Buildings in Broom Hill built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers textured coating testing and removal.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings before plastering
- Landlord refurbishments
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Broom Hill properties and textured coatings
Broom Hill is about 1 mile south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. Broom Hill is within our Greater London area, whatever the size of the job. Broom Hill is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 12 miles away.
A school like Perry Hall Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. If your home is one of the older properties in Broom Hill, near Church of All Saints or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Broom Hill; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
This part of Greater London takes in BR6 and BR5, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include New Road, Irene Road and Sandy Lane, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Other places close to Broom Hill we cover include Crofton (1 mile south-west), Petts Wood (1 mile north-west), Locksbottom (2 miles west), Farnborough (2 miles south-west) and Green Street Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in London (12 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-west).
Broom Hill is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
A little further out are The Mall (3.8 miles north-west) and Orpington Hospital (1.3 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Summer Hill and The Warren.
- Schools near Broom Hill include Harris Academy Orpington (0.8 miles south-east) and The Priory School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Cricketers pub (less than half a mile north-east)
How artex removal works in Broom Hill
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry. From rented flats before redecoration and ceilings due for plastering or skimming, we cover coated ceiling roses, textured walls and swirl patterns and more.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in towns and villages like Broom Hill, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- Broom Hill (BR6, BR5)
- County
- Greater London
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Options to consider in Broom Hill
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why us?
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Domestic and commercial work
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
See our prices page and our cost guide.
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Typical Artex jobs in Broom Hill
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
These come up again and again:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Loft conversions
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings before plastering
If you are refurbishing flats near Orpington station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What your quote should include
- How fibres will be kept down
- What isn’t included
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Which laboratory analyses samples
For landlords, agents and businesses
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Common questions in Broom Hill
Do textured ceilings in Broom Hill homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Could my house in Broom Hill contain asbestos?
Any home in Broom Hill built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you cannot tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both are options: the right choice depends on the room. We’ll advise room by room.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. A sample test tells you which you have.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
After we’ve finished in Broom Hill
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Each different coating needs testing
- Empty the rooms in advance
What to avoid
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
The scope of Artex removal
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
Should you do it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
How we work
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, with no sanding or dry scraping. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- 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
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Ask for a quote
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 will recommend the right option.
Helpful guides
What it might be made of
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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