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Artex Removal in Kidbrooke
Artex removal across Kidbrooke, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Artex removal for Kidbrooke
Artex removal near Kidbrooke
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We will talk you through the options for your rooms in Kidbrooke. Common materials are Artex ceilings, coated ceiling roses and textured walls, and people usually contact us about extensions that cut into ceilings and coatings already disturbed.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in areas like Kidbrooke, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Kidbrooke (SE3, SE9, SE18)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Textured ceilings in Kidbrooke
Kidbrooke is about 2 miles north of Eltham, in Greater London. Homes, landlords and businesses in Kidbrooke contact us for Artex jobs about all kinds of jobs. Kidbrooke is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
Older homes across Kidbrooke may have coatings added during past renovations. If you are refurbishing a rental near Kidbrooke station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
For Artex jobs in SE3, SE9 and SE18, just send the postcode and a few photos. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Brome Road, Briset Road and Nesbit Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Kidbrooke. Neighbouring places we cover include Well Hall (1 mile south-east), Shooter's Hill (1 mile east), Middle Park (1 mile south), Horn Park (1 mile south-west) and Blackheath (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (8 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (7 miles north-west).
Kidbrooke is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
A little further out are Brook General Hospital (0.5 miles north-east) and Lewisham Shopping Centre (2.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Birdbrook Road Nature Reserve and Summer Hill.
- Schools near Kidbrooke include The Halley Academy (less than half a mile north) and Thomas Tallis School (0.7 miles west)
What affects the price in Kidbrooke
What changes the cost:
- Access to the area
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How many samples are needed
- Location, parking and any London charges
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- A clear close-up
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- An idea of size
- An overall view
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Kidbrooke: your questions answered
Do textured ceilings in Kidbrooke homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Do you work in Kidbrooke despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
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, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both work; it depends on the room. We will explain the options.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
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. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Do you work in Kidbrooke?
We do: Kidbrooke is within the area we cover in Greater London. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
Looking after things afterwards
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
To avoid problems in future:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Keep pets away
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Empty the rooms in advance
Don’ts
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Why people call us in Kidbrooke
Older coatings are often painted over many times, so age is hard to judge.
Typical jobs in Kidbrooke include:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings coming down
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
A school like Henwick Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
Before booking anyone
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
Your options compared
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why people choose us
- Records for your files
- Across London and the South East
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Materials, one by one
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Should you do it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Nearby places to Kidbrooke
What happens
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible and bagged or wrapped. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Ensure we can get to the area
Ask for a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
What’s included, and what isn’t
Some limits to bear in mind:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note