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Artex Removal for Selsdon
Artex removal in Selsdon and across Surrey: removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Walls before tiling
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Asbestos help in Selsdon
Artex removal in Selsdon
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, across Selsdon. Typical materials include coated plasterboard, Artex ceilings and coated ceiling roses, and typical jobs are coatings in the way of electrical work and loft conversions.
In a smaller place like Selsdon, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Selsdon (CR2, CR0)
- Region
- Surrey
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about Artex removal in Selsdon
Could my house in Selsdon contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Selsdon may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How far is Selsdon from London?
Selsdon is about 11 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Usually not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
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Artex in Selsdon homes
Selsdon is about 2 miles south-east of Croydon, in Surrey. In Selsdon, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Selsdon is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we work. Our area stretches from Selsdon to London (about 11 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Selsdon, near St Francis or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Non-domestic buildings like Selsdon Primary and Nursery School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Here we cover the CR2 and CR0 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as York Road, Byron Road and Abbey Road. For properties just outside Selsdon, we cover Forestdale (1 mile east), Addington (1 mile north-east), Sanderstead (1 mile south-west), Coombe (1 mile north-west) and Farleigh (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Epsom (9 miles west), Horley (13 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles south-west), Ewell (9 miles west), Reigate (10 miles south-west) and Caterham (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include County Borough of Croydon (2.7 miles north-west) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (2.9 miles west). Open spaces near Selsdon include Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
- Local schools include The Quest Academy (within half a mile north) and Royal Russell School (1 mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Sir Julian Huxley pub (less than half a mile west)
After we have finished in Selsdon
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- File the test result and waste note
- Photos help us quote
- Plan around the closed rooms
Don’ts
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
DIY and asbestos
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
How we price Artex removal
The cost depends on:
- Parking and access charges
- The size of the job
- How easy it is to reach
- The category of work
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- An overall view
- A close-up from a safe distance
- An idea of size
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials in Selsdon
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
What we deal with in Selsdon
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, which can make them crumble.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Landlord refurbishments
If you’re refurbishing flats near Sanderstead station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What to look for in a quote
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- VAT, clearly stated
- What is not included
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
Responsibilities for owners
For managing agents and freeholders in Selsdon, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
What it might be made of
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Step by step
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces and bagged or wrapped. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Get a quote
Send us the address in Selsdon, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will reply with a quote.
Helpful guides
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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