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Artex Removal for Purley
Need Artex removal in Purley? We cover Purley and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings already disturbed
- Loft conversions and extensions
Get a quote for Purley
About our artex removal in Purley
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Purley. People often contact us about landlord refurbishments and textured walls before a refit, involving Artex ceilings, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses.
Ceilings in Purley conversions can have more than one coating, so each may need testing. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Area
- Purley (CR8, CR2, CR5)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after things afterwards
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep pets away
- Send photos of the coatings
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
What to avoid
Test before the builders arrive.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Purley properties and textured coatings
Purley is about 2 miles south-west of Croydon, in Greater London. In Purley, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We work in 764 places in Greater London. We work right across the region, from Purley to London (11 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) should already have records of any textured coatings. If you’re refurbishing flats near Purley station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Here we cover the CR8, CR2 and CR5 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on High Street, Church Road and Brighton Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Being close to the A2022, Purley is easy for us to reach. We also carry out Artex jobs in Peaks Hill (1 mile north-west), Woodcote (1 mile west), Russell Hill (1 mile north), Roundshaw (1 mile north-west) and Woodcote Green (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (12 miles north), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (12 miles north), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
As a London location, Purley is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
A little further out are St George's Walk (2.7 miles north) and County Borough of Croydon (2.6 miles north). Within reach you will find Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.
- Nearby schools include Thomas More Catholic School (0.5 miles north) and Laleham Lea School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Jolly Farmers pub (under half a mile north-east)
Weighing up your options
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What you get
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Domestic and commercial work
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Read how we price jobs and our cost guide.
What affects the price in Purley
What changes the cost:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How much waste there is
- The category of work
- The quantity or area
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Sending photos
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A clear close-up
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A photo of the whole area
- The parking area
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Why people call us in Purley
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, so they may start to flake.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings before plastering
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
In older homes in Purley, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Comparing quotes
- What paperwork you get
- If the price includes VAT
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
For businesses and landlords in Purley
If you manage or own a block in Purley, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Should you do it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
How it works
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on.
- 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
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
How to prepare
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Purley: your questions answered
Do you work near Purley station?
Yes. Purley station is close to the centre of Purley, and we cover the whole area.
Is asbestos common in Purley homes?
If your home in Purley was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you cannot tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Only once you know it’s clear. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Limits to be aware of
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- We need the room cleared
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials in Purley
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site