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Asbestos Artex Removal in Riddlesdown, Greater London
Artex removal for properties in Riddlesdown and Greater London: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, with written paperwork.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings before plastering
Asbestos help in Riddlesdown
Afterwards
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
A few practical points:
- Keep pets away
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Each different coating needs testing
Avoid these
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Test before the builders arrive.
Artex removal for Riddlesdown properties
Planning a renovation in Riddlesdown with textured ceilings? Get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. Whether it’s textured walls before a refit and damaged or cracked coatings, we cover Artex ceilings, swirl patterns and textured walls and more.
In flats and houses around Riddlesdown, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Area
- Riddlesdown (CR8, CR2)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Riddlesdown: your questions answered
Do older homes in Riddlesdown have asbestos?
If your home in Riddlesdown was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you cannot tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work in Riddlesdown despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both are options: the right choice depends on the room. We’ll recommend one for each room.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is normally needed.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Towns and villages near Riddlesdown
Also in Riddlesdown
Typical Artex jobs in Riddlesdown
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
In older homes in Riddlesdown, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
What your quote should include
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether the job needs notifying
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What paperwork you get
Artex in Riddlesdown homes
Riddlesdown is about 1 mile east of Purley, in Greater London. Wherever your property is in Riddlesdown, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we’ll quote. Riddlesdown is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. Our area stretches from Riddlesdown to London (about 12 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Harris Primary Academy Kenley should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. If you’re refurbishing flats near Riddlesdown station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of CR8 and CR2. From Hyde Road, Lower Road and Famet Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can help. With the A22 close by, Riddlesdown is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also cover Kenley (1 mile south), Sanderstead (1 mile north-east), South Croydon (2 miles north), Hamsey Green (2 miles south-east) and Whyteleafe (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover London (12 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (13 miles north), St Pancras (14 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Riddlesdown is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
A little further out are Purley War Memorial Hospital (1 mile north-west) and St George's Walk (2.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.
- Schools near Riddlesdown include Riddlesdown Collegiate (0.5 miles south-east)
- Local facilities include County Borough of Croydon (2.8 miles north)
Duty holders and landlords in Riddlesdown
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- The quantity or area
- How much waste there is
- Access to the area
- What the material is and its state
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Helping us quote
When you send photos, these help most:
- Where we could park
- Approximate dimensions
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Damaged areas
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Your options compared
A low price may mean shortcuts, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why choose us
- Clear written quotes
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
Take a look at how we price jobs or published price ranges.
What happens
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. We’ll tell you when we’ve finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Mention any parking restrictions
How to get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Other materials may need their own approach
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note