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Artex Removal in Orpington
Artex removal for properties in Orpington and Greater London: textured coating testing and removal, with written paperwork.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings before plastering
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Asbestos help in Orpington
Artex removal for Orpington properties
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation. People often contact us about flaking textured ceilings and rented homes refurbished between tenants, involving textured walls, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings.
In London conversions like those in Orpington, one ceiling may have several coatings from different decades, so each may need testing. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Area
- Orpington (BR5, BR6, BR7, DA14)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
Our team wears protective equipment, and the room stays closed. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and 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
Getting ready
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
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Artex in Orpington homes
Orpington is about 12 miles south-east of London, in Greater London. Orpington has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our area stretches from Orpington to London (about 12 miles away).
If you are refurbishing flats near St Mary Cray station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. A school like Perry Hall Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. Orpington is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
For Artex jobs in BR5, BR6, BR7 and DA14, just send the postcode and a few photos. Streets in the area include High Street, Furzehill Square and Station Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. With the A224 and B258 close by, Orpington is easy for us to reach. We also carry out Artex jobs in Poverest (1 mile north), Derry Downs (1 mile east), St Mary Cray (1 mile north), St Paul's Cray (1 mile north) and Goddington (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (12 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-west).
As a London location, Orpington 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 Lullingstone Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Orpington Hospital (1.5 miles south). Within reach you’ll find The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Nearby schools include Harris Academy Orpington (0.8 miles south-east) and The Priory School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Albert pub (within half a mile east)
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What else we do in Orpington
After we’ve finished in Orpington
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
What to avoid
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Responsibilities for owners
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Orpington must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Orpington
Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Loft conversions
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
In older homes in Orpington, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Comparing quotes
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- How fibres will be kept down
What’s included, and what is not
Some limits to bear in mind:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Other materials may need their own approach
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
What affects the price in Orpington
Quotes vary because of:
- Travel and parking
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The quantity or area
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
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
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Visible markings
- How we’d reach it
- A close-up from a safe distance
- An overall view
Every job is quoted in writing. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
Common questions in Orpington
Could my house in Orpington contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work near St Mary Cray station?
Yes. St Mary Cray station is about 0.7 miles north of Orpington, and we cover both.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. Often you can stay in other rooms.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
DIY and asbestos
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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