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Asbestos Artex Removal in Old Town, Greater London
Artex removal across Old Town, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
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Artex removal around Old Town
Old Town is about 1 mile north-west of Croydon, in Greater London. Old Town has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Old Town is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work. We work right across the region, from Old Town to London (9 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing a rental near West Croydon station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. A school like The Minster Nursery and Infant School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
For Artex jobs in CR0, CR9 and CR90, just send the postcode and a few photos. Local streets include Park Lane, Fell Road and Abbey Road; we cover every one. Other places close to Old Town we cover include Waddon (1 mile south-west), Broad Green (1 mile north), Beddington (1 mile west), Bandonhill (1 mile south-west) and Russell Hill (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Old Town 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 Centrale Croydon (under half a mile north-east) and Croydon University Hospital (1.2 miles north). Open spaces near Old Town include Roundshaw Downs and Duppas Hill.
- Schools near Old Town include St Andrew's CofE School (less than half a mile south-west) and Rutherford School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Gun Tavern (less than half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include County Borough of Croydon (under half a mile east)
Artex removal in Old Town
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation, which is why testing first matters in Old Town. From ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and coatings damaged by leaks, we cover swirl patterns, textured walls and Artex ceilings and more.
In flats and houses around Old Town, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Old Town (CR0, CR9, CR90)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. The work area is kept clear while we are working.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
How to get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll recommend the right option.
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Duty holders and landlords in Old Town
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Old Town, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Your questions about Artex removal in Old Town
Do you work in Old Town despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Is asbestos common in Old Town homes?
If your home in Old Town was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
How much does Artex removal cost in Old Town?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both are options: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will advise room by room.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is typically needed.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
DIY and asbestos
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- The category of work
- Disposal costs
- The size of the job
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- An overall view
- Damaged areas
- A clear close-up
- Labels, if any
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
What we do and do not cover
The usual limits are:
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other materials may need their own approach
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
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After the job
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Some practical advice:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Send photos of the coatings
- Empty the rooms in advance
Avoid these
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Where asbestos turns up
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Walls before tiling
- Structural work through coated ceilings
In older homes in Old Town, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Before you book anyone
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- How fibres will be kept down
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site