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Asbestos Artex Removal in Crayford, Kent
Worried about asbestos in Crayford? Our service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, with clear advice at each step.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
Artex removal in Crayford
About our artex removal in Crayford
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. Common materials are swirl patterns, coated plasterboard and stipple finishes, and typical jobs are ceilings coming down and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights.
Homes in areas like Crayford may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so test each different coating. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- Crayford (DA1, DA5, DA7)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and don’t cover
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, 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.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Crayford
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, which can make them crumble.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
If you’re refurbishing flats near Crayford station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Before you book anyone
- What paperwork you get
- Which areas and materials are covered
- How fibres will be kept down
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Disposal costs
- The quantity or area
- Travel and parking
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- A clear close-up
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- How we’d reach it
- Where we could park
Send us the address in Crayford, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Artex in Crayford homes
Crayford is about 2 miles west of Dartford, in Kent. Crayford is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Crayford is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our area stretches from Crayford to London (12 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Crayford, near Church of St Paulinus or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Non-domestic buildings like Wentworth Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of DA1, DA5 and DA7 and the streets around it. From Swan Lane, Dale Road and Ross Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Other places close to Crayford we cover include Bowmans (1 mile south), Barnes Cray (1 mile north-east), Barnehurst (1 mile north-west), Coldblow (1 mile south-west) and Wilmington (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south), Swanscombe (5 miles east) and Windmill Hill (8 miles east).
Nearby you will also find West Hill Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Stone Castle (4.2 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Wansunt Pit.
- Schools near Crayford include Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy (0.6 miles north-east) and St Catherine's Catholic School (1.1 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Bear and Ragged Staff pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Colyers (1.6 miles north)
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
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Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Choosing the right option
Test, leave, cover or remove? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is normally best. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What you get
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Covering London and the South East
Take a look at how we price jobs and the cost guide.
The process
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, and keep the coating damp as we work. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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FAQs for Crayford
How far is Crayford from London?
Crayford is about 12 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do textured ceilings in Crayford homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
What happens next
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Give us room sizes
- Photos help us quote
Don’ts
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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