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Asbestos Artex Removal in Forestdale, Greater London
Worried about asbestos in Forestdale? We provide textured coating testing and removal, explained in plain English.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Landlord refurbishments
- Loft conversions
Asbestos help in Forestdale
About our artex removal in Forestdale
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped. From coatings damaged by DIY and ceilings before plastering, we deal with textured walls, coated plasterboard and coated ceiling roses and more.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in areas like Forestdale, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Area
- Forestdale (CR0, CR2)
- County
- Greater London
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Duty holders and landlords in Forestdale
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Forestdale, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Limits to be aware of
Worth knowing before you book:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We need the room cleared
- Other materials may need their own approach
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
Weighing up your options
Plastering over it is an option, but never sand it first, and it remains in place. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
What you get
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- No removal until we know what it is
Read how we quote and the cost guide.
What happens
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Getting ready
- Dig out previous surveys
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will advise.
Helpful guides
Artex in Forestdale homes
Forestdale is about 3 miles south-east of Croydon, in Greater London. Forestdale is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in 764 places across Greater London. We work right across the region, from Forestdale to London (about 11 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Courtwood Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. For rented flats close to Sanderstead station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Here we cover the CR0 and CR2 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Courtwood Lane, Goldfinch Road and Bardolph Avenue or the roads around them. If your property is just outside Forestdale, we also cover Selsdon (1 mile west), New Addington (1 mile east), Addington (1 mile north), Farleigh (1 mile south) and Fickleshole (2 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north-west), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
As a London location, Forestdale 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 Warlingham Park Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (3.5 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Nore Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
- Local schools include John Ruskin College (0.5 miles north-west)
Should you do it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
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.
Why people call us in Forestdale
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Damaged or cracked coatings
In older homes in Forestdale, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Before you book anyone
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- What paperwork you get
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
How we price Artex removal
We base our quote on:
- Travel and parking
- How easy it is to reach
- The survey scope
- Disposal costs
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Sending photos
When you send photos, these help most:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Damaged areas
- Visible markings
- A wide shot showing where the material is
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
What it might be made of
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Also near Forestdale
What else we do in Forestdale
Forestdale questions
Is the Artex in my Forestdale home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you work in Forestdale despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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