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Artex Removal for Longlands
Artex removal across Longlands, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Artex removal near Longlands
Artex removal near Longlands
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Longlands, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. Typical materials include swirl patterns, textured walls and Artex ceilings, and people usually contact us about coatings in the way of electrical work and coatings already disturbed.
Ceilings in Longlands conversions can have more than one coating, so each may need testing. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Location
- Longlands (DA15, DA14, SE9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
For managing agents and freeholders in Longlands, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Towns and villages near Longlands
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Doing it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Where asbestos turns up
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Landlord refurbishments
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
In older homes in Longlands, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Before booking anyone
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- VAT, clearly stated
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
FAQs for Longlands
Can you work in Longlands with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Could my house in Longlands contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Generally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
Which option is right?
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
What you get
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- No removal until we know what it is
- Clear advice on your options
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
See our prices page or our cost guide.
What’s included, and what is not
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
Textured ceilings in Longlands
Longlands is about 1 mile west of Sidcup, in Greater London. We work across Longlands and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Longlands is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work. Our area stretches from Longlands to London (about 9 miles away).
A school like Longlands Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. If you’re refurbishing flats near New Eltham station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Longlands is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the DA15, DA14 and SE9 postcode area. That could mean a property on Main Road, Alder Road and Sidcup Road, wherever it is in Longlands. You will find Longlands on the A211, so it’s easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cover Foxbury (1 mile south), New Eltham (1 mile north-west), Chislehurst (1 mile south-west), Coldharbour (1 mile west) and Blackfen (1 mile north). We also cover nearby towns such as London (9 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
Longlands is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
A little further out are Queen Mary's Hospital (1 mile south-east) and Greenwich Castle (5 miles north-west). The countryside around Longlands includes Summer Hill and The Tarn.
- Schools near Longlands include Chislehurst School for Girls (0.8 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Ye Olde Black Horse Inn (0.7 miles north-east)
What happens next
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets out of the work area
Avoid these
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
What affects the price in Longlands
Every quote reflects:
- Travel and parking
- Disposal costs
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The quantity or area
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Photos that help
Photos often save us a visit:
- Damaged areas
- A photo of the whole area
- The parking area
- A close-up from a safe distance
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
How we work
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. We’ll tell you when we’ve finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- 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
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
How to get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Read more
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site