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Artex Removal in Erith
Artex removal in Erith: textured coating testing and removal. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Get a quote for Erith
Weighing up your options
Plastering over it avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it smooth first, and it remains in place. A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why us?
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Waste paperwork for every removal
See our prices page and published price ranges.
Artex removal for Erith properties
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. From flaking textured ceilings and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights, we cover coated plasterboard, Artex ceilings and coated ceiling roses.
In flats and houses around Erith, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Area
- Erith (DA8, DA17, DA7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price Artex removal
The cost depends on:
- The category of work
- How much there is
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The number of samples or the size of the building
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Photos that help
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Damaged areas
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Street parking nearby
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
Duty holders and landlords in Erith
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Artex in Erith homes
Erith is about 3 miles north-west of Dartford, in Greater London. For Artex jobs in Erith, tell us about parking and access. Erith is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Erith, near Christ Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. For rented flats close to Erith station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
For Artex jobs in DA8, DA17 and DA7, just send the postcode and a few photos. Streets in the area include Church Road, Town Square and Erith High Street, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Neighbouring places we cover include Northumberland Heath (1 mile south), Bexley Riverside (1 mile south), Belvedere (1 mile north-west), Lessness Heath (1 mile north-west) and Barnehurst (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (11 miles west) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-west).
As a London location, Erith 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’ll also find Erith and District Hospital (less than half a mile south-west) and Broadway Shopping Centre (1.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Erith include Crossness Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Erith School (less than half a mile south-west) and Trinity School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Cross Keys pub (0.5 miles east)
- Other local spots include Colyers (0.6 miles south)
How it works
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Good to know
A few things to be aware of:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
Should you do it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Looking after things afterwards
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, with a consignment note.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Test every different coating
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Keep pets out of the work area
Things not to do
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
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Erith questions
Do you cover Erith and the area around Erith station?
Yes. Erith station is close to the centre of Erith, and we cover the whole area.
Do older homes in Erith have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many do not. A test will tell you.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
It’s an option for an intact coating: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site