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Artex Removal in Falconwood
Need Artex removal in Falconwood? We work across Falconwood and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
Asbestos help in Falconwood
Artex removal near Falconwood
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. Testing a sample tells you, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. From walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed, we cover coated plasterboard, textured walls and coated ceiling roses.
In London conversions like those in Falconwood, one ceiling may have several coatings from different decades, so we test each coating. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Where
- Falconwood (DA16, DA15, SE9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Afterwards
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, with a consignment note.
After we have finished:
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Give us room sizes
- Keep pets out of the work area
- File the test result and waste note
What to avoid
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
DIY and asbestos
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
What we deal with in Falconwood
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings already disturbed
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
If you’re refurbishing flats near Welling station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What your quote should include
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- What paperwork you get
- How fibres will be kept down
Falconwood: your questions answered
Do you cover Falconwood and the area around Welling station?
Yes. Welling station is about 0.5 miles north-east of Falconwood, and we cover both.
Is the Artex in my Falconwood home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then ask for advice.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
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Step by step
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Mention any parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Responsibilities for owners
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.
For managing agents and freeholders in Falconwood, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
What’s included, and what is not
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials in Falconwood
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
What affects the price in Falconwood
Prices vary with:
- The size of the job
- What the material is and its state
- The category of work
- Travel and parking
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Photos that help
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Street parking nearby
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A picture of the whole area
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Textured ceilings in Falconwood
Falconwood is about 2 miles north-east of Eltham, in Greater London. Properties in Falconwood range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Falconwood is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our area stretches from Falconwood to London (9 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Falconwood, near Bishop Ridley Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Non-domestic buildings like Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
We cover Artex jobs across DA16, DA15 and SE9. From Hook Lane, Gordon Road and Kent Avenue or a nearby road, we can help. For properties just outside Falconwood, we cover Blackfen (1 mile south), East Wickham (1 mile north), Avery Hill (1 mile south-west), Shooter's Hill (1 mile north-west) and New Eltham (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover London (9 miles west), City of Westminster (11 miles west), Marylebone (11 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-west).
As a London location, Falconwood is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Well-known places in the area include Broadway Shopping Centre (2.2 miles east) and Memorial Hospital (1.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Falconwood include The Tarn and Summer Hill.
- Schools near Falconwood include Harris Academy Falconwood (less than half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough and Harrow pub (under half a mile north-east)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note