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Artex Removal for North Cray
Artex removal in North Cray and across Greater London: textured coating testing and removal.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Walls before tiling
Asbestos help in North Cray
Materials we deal with
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Artex removal in North Cray
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through, which is why testing first matters in North Cray. From ceilings before plastering and coatings already disturbed, we deal with swirl patterns, Artex ceilings and stipple finishes and more.
In flats and houses around North Cray, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, often painted over many times. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- North Cray (DA14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near North Cray
What happens
We bag and label the waste as we work, for disposal at a permitted site. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- 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
How to prepare
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Keep children and pets away on the day
How to get a quote
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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What happens next
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Each different coating needs testing
- Send photos of the coatings
- Clear the rooms before the work
Avoid these
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
North Cray properties and textured coatings
North Cray is about 2 miles east of Sidcup, in Greater London. For Artex jobs in North Cray, tell us about parking and access. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
For a school such as Royal Park Primary Academy, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. If you are refurbishing flats near Albany Park station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. North Cray is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Wherever your property is in DA14, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Water Lane, North Cray Road and Leafield Lane, wherever it is in North Cray. We also carry out Artex jobs in Bexley (1 mile north), Coldblow (1 mile north-east), Ruxley (1 mile south), Blendon (1 mile north-west) and Joyden's Wood (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-west).
North Cray 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.
Nearby you will also find Broadway Shopping Centre (1.7 miles north) and Bexley Hospital (1.8 miles north). Open spaces near North Cray include Wansunt Pit and Summer Hill.
- Schools near North Cray include Cleeve Park School (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include The White Cross pub (less than half a mile south)
For businesses and landlords in North Cray
If your business premises in North Cray were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Options to consider in North Cray
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What you get
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Across London and the South East
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Domestic and commercial work
Take a look at how we quote or our cost guide.
Common questions in North Cray
Is asbestos common in North Cray homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in North Cray may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is the Artex in my North Cray home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote once we know what it contains.
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How much there is
- Waste quantity and disposal
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- The access route
- Approximate dimensions
- Where we could park
- A picture of the whole area
Each job is priced individually. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
Can I do it myself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
What we do and don’t cover
So you know what to expect:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- We need the room cleared
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site