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Asbestos Artex Removal in Kenley, Greater London
Artex removal across Kenley, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Rented flats before redecoration
Artex removal near Kenley
Artex removal for Kenley properties
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. People often contact us about loft conversions and extensions and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights, including Artex ceilings, coated ceiling roses and textured walls.
In London conversions like those in Kenley, one ceiling may have several coatings from different decades, so each may need testing. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Kenley (CR8, CR2)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For businesses and landlords in Kenley
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Kenley
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings damaged by DIY
For rented flats close to Kenley station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Before booking anyone
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- VAT, clearly stated
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Doing it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Artex removal around Kenley
Kenley is about 1 mile south-east of Purley, in Greater London. If your Artex job is in Kenley, let us know about access. We work in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Kenley to London (about 12 miles away).
Older homes across Kenley may have coatings added during past renovations. For a school such as Harris Primary Academy Kenley, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
For Artex jobs in CR8 and CR2, just send the postcode and a few photos. Streets in the area include Oaks Road, Park Road and Roke Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Kenley sits on or near the A22; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. For properties just outside Kenley, we cover Riddlesdown (1 mile north), Sanderstead (1 mile north-east), Whyteleafe (1 mile south-east), Hamsey Green (1 mile east) and South Croydon (2 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as London (12 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north), Marylebone (14 miles north), Kensington (13 miles north), St Pancras (14 miles north) and Shoreditch (14 miles north).
As a London location, Kenley 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 St George's Walk (3.4 miles north) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (2.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.
- Local schools include Riddlesdown Collegiate (under half a mile east)
What it might be made of
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
How it works
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Getting ready
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Get a quote
Send us the address in Kenley, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Limits to be aware of
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
After we have finished in Kenley
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
A few practical points:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Give us room sizes
Don’ts
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
FAQs for Kenley
Do older homes in Kenley have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Kenley may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you work in Kenley with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice.
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.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. To do that, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
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Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- How much there is
- Disposal costs
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Location, parking and any London charges
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Street parking nearby
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site