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Asbestos Artex Removal in Locksbottom, Greater London
Need Artex removal in Locksbottom? We work across Locksbottom and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Loft conversions
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Asbestos help in Locksbottom
Artex removal for Locksbottom properties
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. A small sample tells you which you have, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. People often contact us about ceilings coming down and ceilings before skimming, including coated plasterboard, coated ceiling roses and textured walls.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in towns and villages like Locksbottom, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Area
- Locksbottom (BR6, BR2, BR5)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Weighing up your options
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
How we work in Locksbottom
- Work done to the regulations
- No removal until we know what it is
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Read how we quote or published price ranges.
Afterwards
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
After we’ve finished:
- Photos help us quote
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Things not to do
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Test before the builders arrive.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you manage or own a block in Locksbottom, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
How we work
Our team wears protective equipment, and the room stays closed. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and 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
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Find any old asbestos reports
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
What we do and do not cover
Before you book, note that:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Places near Locksbottom
What else we do in Locksbottom
Locksbottom questions
Do textured ceilings in Locksbottom homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can you work in Locksbottom with London’s parking rules?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. To do that, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings don’t contain asbestos. The only way to know is to test a sample.
How we price Artex removal
What drives the price:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The category of work
- How much waste there is
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Photos that help
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Visible markings
- Where we could park
- Cracks or breaks
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Where asbestos turns up
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, which can make them look newer than they are.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
In older homes in Locksbottom, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Comparing quotes
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- If the price includes VAT
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
Artex in Locksbottom homes
Locksbottom is about 2 miles south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. Locksbottom has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Locksbottom to London (about 11 miles away).
For rented flats close to Orpington station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. For a school such as Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. Locksbottom is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Artex jobs anywhere in BR6, BR2 and BR5 start with the postcode and some photos. Your property could be on Mada Road, Winton Road and Park Avenue. Nearby, we also cover Crofton (1 mile east), Farnborough (1 mile south-east), Petts Wood (1 mile north-east), Bromley Common (1 mile north-west) and Keston (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (14 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-west).
As a London location, Locksbottom is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Nearby you’ll also find The Mall (2.9 miles north-west) and Princess Royal University Hospital (0.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Locksbottom includes Summer Hill and Downe Bank Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Darrick Wood School (within half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Bromley (2.8 miles north-west)
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note