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Artex Removal for Mottingham
Artex removal in Mottingham: removal of textured ceilings and walls. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Landlord refurbishments
Artex removal near Mottingham
Artex removal near Mottingham
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. People often contact us about ceilings due for plastering or skimming and loft conversions and extensions, involving coated plasterboard, coated ceiling roses and Artex ceilings.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in towns and villages like Mottingham, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need.
- Area
- Mottingham (SE9, SE12, BR1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- Travel and parking
- The category of work
- How many samples are needed
- The type of material and its condition
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- A clear close-up
- Street parking nearby
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
A closer look at the materials
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
How it works
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Find any old asbestos reports
Get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
Helpful guides
Responsibilities for owners
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Towns and villages near Mottingham
What else we do in Mottingham
Artex in Mottingham homes
Mottingham is about 1 mile south-west of Eltham, in Greater London. If your Artex job is in Mottingham, let us know about access when you get in touch. We cover 764 places across Greater London. We work right across the region, from Mottingham to London (about 7 miles away).
If you are refurbishing flats near Grove Park station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Older homes across Mottingham may have coatings added during past renovations.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the SE9, SE12 and BR1 postcode area and the streets around it. Your property could be on Horley Road, Dorset Road and Albert Road, wherever it is in Mottingham. For properties just outside Mottingham, we cover Chinbrook (1 mile south-west), Grove Park (1 mile west), Coldharbour (1 mile east), Middle Park (1 mile north) and Horn Park (1 mile north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as London (7 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
As a London location, Mottingham is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Well-known places in the area include Prefab Museum (1.7 miles west) and Greenwich Castle (3.5 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Summer Hill and The Tarn.
- Schools near Mottingham include Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy (0.9 miles south-west) and Colfe's School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Bromley (2.5 miles south)
DIY and asbestos
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
What’s included, and what isn’t
A few things to be aware of:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials in Mottingham
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
What we deal with in Mottingham
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
These come up again and again:
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings coming down
- Textured walls before a refit
For a school such as Marvels Lane Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Comparing quotes
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- VAT, clearly stated
- How fibres will be kept down
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
After we have finished in Mottingham
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Photos help us quote
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Book your plasterer after removal
Avoid these
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
FAQs for Mottingham
Do you work in Mottingham despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it.
Is asbestos common in Mottingham homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both are options: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will recommend one for each room.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
Is my textured ceiling in Mottingham asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many do not. The only way to know is to test a sample.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site