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Asbestos Artex Removal in Northumberland Heath, Greater London
Artex removal in Northumberland Heath: removal of textured ceilings and walls, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Need Artex removal in Northumberland Heath?
Step by step
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- 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
How to prepare
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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How artex removal works in Northumberland Heath
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. People often contact us about ceilings coming down and ceilings before skimming, involving swirl patterns, textured walls and coated ceiling roses.
In flats and houses around Northumberland Heath, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, often painted over many times. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Area
- Northumberland Heath (DA8, DA7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What it might be made of
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
Textured ceilings in Northumberland Heath
Northumberland Heath is about 3 miles north-west of Dartford, in Greater London. Northumberland Heath is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Northumberland Heath is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. Our area stretches from Northumberland Heath to London (about 11 miles away).
A school like King Henry School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Barnehurst station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Artex jobs anywhere in DA8 and DA7 start with the postcode and some photos. Streets in the area include Mill Road, Penda Road and Chalk Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Nearby, we also cover Bexley Riverside (1 mile south-east), Erith (1 mile north), Barnehurst (1 mile south), Belvedere (1 mile north-west) and Lessness Heath (1 mile north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (11 miles west) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-west).
Northumberland Heath 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.
Other landmarks nearby include Erith and District Hospital (less than half a mile north) and Broadway Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Crossness Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Northumberland Heath include Barnehurst Infant School (under half a mile south-west) and Trinity School (0.9 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak pub (under half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Colyers (less than half a mile south-east)
Responsibilities for owners
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
If you run a business from older premises in Northumberland Heath, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Afterwards
File the result and the paperwork.
Once we’re done:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Photos help us quote
Avoid these
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Choosing the right option
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
How we work in Northumberland Heath
- Clear written quotes
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
The scope of Artex removal
What’s in and what’s out:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- We need the room cleared
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials in Northumberland Heath
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
Why people call us in Northumberland Heath
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, which can make them crumble.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Older homes across Northumberland Heath may have coatings added during past renovations.
What your quote should include
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- If the price includes VAT
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
Nearby places to Northumberland Heath
Other services in Northumberland Heath
Northumberland Heath questions
Do older homes in Northumberland Heath have asbestos?
Any home in Northumberland Heath built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is the Artex in my Northumberland Heath home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Do you cover Northumberland Heath?
Yes, Northumberland Heath is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then get advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
It’s an option for an intact coating: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Do not sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
How much does Artex removal cost in Northumberland Heath?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote once we know what it contains.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note