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Asbestos Artex Removal in North End, Greater London
Buildings in North End built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Flaking textured ceilings
Artex removal near North End
Materials, one by one
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Artex removal for North End properties
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. We often deal with Artex ceilings, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard, and people usually contact us about coatings damaged by DIY and loft conversions and extensions.
In flats and houses around North End, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, often painted over many times. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Where
- North End (DA8, DA1, DA7)
- County
- Greater London
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and do not cover
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Common materials
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
What affects the price in North End
The biggest factors in the price are:
- How much there is
- The category of work
- What the material is and its state
- Location, parking and any London charges
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- Visible markings
- An overall view
- Approximate dimensions
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will advise.
Artex removal around North End
North End is about 2 miles north-west of Dartford, in Greater London. We cover North End as part of Greater London, whatever the size of the job. North End is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work. Our area stretches from North End to London (about 13 miles away).
If you are refurbishing a rental near Slade Green station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. A school like St. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Anywhere in DA8, DA1 and DA7, Artex removal is available. Whether your property is on Oak Road, Elm Road and Moat Lane or anywhere nearby, we can help. If your property is just outside North End, we also cover Slade Green (1 mile east), Barnes Cray (1 mile south), Bexley Riverside (1 mile west), Barnehurst (1 mile west) and Northumberland Heath (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also work in London (13 miles west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (15 miles west), St Pancras (14 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles west) and Walthamstow (13 miles north-west).
As a London location, North End is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Other landmarks nearby include Erith and District Hospital (1.4 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (4 miles south-east). The countryside around North End includes Wansunt Pit.
- Schools near North End include Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy (0.7 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Railway Tavern (under half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Colyers (0.9 miles west)
What happens next
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
After we have finished:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Test every different coating
Avoid these
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Test before the builders arrive.
Choosing the right option
Plastering over it is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.
What you get
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Covering London and the South East
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Domestic and commercial work
Can I do it myself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Towns and villages near North End
North End questions
Could my house in North End contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover North End and the area around Slade Green station?
Yes, we cover North End, including the streets around Slade Green station.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
How can I get a price?
Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
You can, if it’s intact: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
What we deal with in North End
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings coming down
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings damaged by DIY
In older homes in North End, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Questions to ask before booking
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- The scope of the job, in writing
What happens
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking and access
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Helpful guides
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note