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Artex Removal in Foots Cray
Artex removal in Foots Cray: removal of textured ceilings and walls. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Need Artex removal in Foots Cray?
Artex removal in Foots Cray
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. Common materials are coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns, and people typically contact us about rented homes refurbished between tenants and coatings damaged by leaks.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in areas like Foots Cray, often painted over many times. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Foots Cray (DA14, BR5)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Artex removal around Foots Cray
Foots Cray is about 1 mile south-east of Sidcup, in Greater London. If your Artex job is in Foots Cray, let us know about access when you get in touch. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. We work right across the region, from Foots Cray to London (11 miles away).
For rented flats close to Sidcup station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. If your home is one of the older properties in Foots Cray, near Parish Church of All Saints or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Foots Cray, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We cover Artex jobs across DA14 and BR5 and the streets around it. That could mean a property on Cray Road, Evry Road and The Avenue or the roads around them, wherever it is in Foots Cray. Foots Cray is on the A223, so it’s easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Ruxley (1 mile east), Albany Park (1 mile north-west), Upper Ruxley (1 mile east), Sidcup (1 mile north-west) and North Cray (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (13 miles north-west), Marylebone (13 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-west).
As a London location, Foots Cray is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Other landmarks nearby include Metropolitan Police Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Queen Mary's Hospital (0.6 miles west). The countryside around Foots Cray includes Summer Hill and The Warren.
- Nearby schools include Kemnal Technology College (less than half a mile south-west) and Walsingham School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Red Lion pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Afterwards
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
After we’ve finished:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Send photos of the coatings
- Plan around the closed rooms
What to avoid
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Test before the builders arrive.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Foots Cray must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
What affects the price in Foots Cray
Prices vary with:
- How much there is
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The category of work
Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Photos that help
Photos often save us a visit:
- Where we could park
- Cracks or breaks
- How we’d reach it
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
Questions from Foots Cray
Do you work in Foots Cray despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings usually aren’t licensed.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Limits to be aware of
Before you book, note that:
- We need the room cleared
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
Options to consider in Foots Cray
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
What you get
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Across London and the South East
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Foots Cray
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
A school like Orchard Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Which areas and materials are covered
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Whether VAT is included
Nearby places to Foots Cray
The process
Our team wears protective equipment, and the room stays closed. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and 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
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
Getting a price
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
Related guides
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site