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Artex Removal in Shortlands
Looking for Artex removal in Shortlands? We work across Shortlands and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings coming down
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Artex removal near Shortlands
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Artex removal near Shortlands
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. Common materials are swirl patterns, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard, and typical jobs are damaged or cracked coatings and extensions that cut into ceilings.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in towns and villages like Shortlands, often painted over many times. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Location
- Shortlands (BR2, BR1, BR3)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Materials, one by one
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Places near Shortlands
What else we do in Shortlands
Questions from Shortlands
Do you cover Shortlands and the area around Shortlands station?
Yes. Shortlands station is about 0.5 miles north of Shortlands, and we cover both.
Is the Artex in my Shortlands home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
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.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
How it works
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked before the seals come down. The work area is kept clear while we’re working.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Ask for a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Related guides
What we do and don’t cover
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials in Shortlands
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Textured ceilings in Shortlands
Shortlands is about 1 mile south-west of Bromley, in Greater London. For Artex jobs in Shortlands, tell us about parking and access. Shortlands is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We work right across the region, from Shortlands to London (8 miles away).
For a school such as Highfield Infants' School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. If you’re refurbishing flats near Shortlands station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Artex jobs anywhere in BR2, BR1 and BR3 start with the postcode and some photos. Your property could be on Hayes Lane, Stone Road and Hayes Road. Nearby, we also cover Eden Park (1 mile south-west), Hayes (2 miles south), Bromley Common (2 miles south-east), West Wickham (2 miles south-west) and Southborough (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Shortlands 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.
Well-known places in the area include Bethlem Museum of the Mind (1.6 miles south-east) and The Mall (0.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.
- Local schools include Langley Park School for Girls (1.2 miles south-west) and Holy Trinity College Bromley (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Richmal Crompton pub (0.6 miles east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Bromley (0.6 miles east)
Options to consider in Shortlands
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What you get
- No removal until we know what it is
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Waste paperwork for every removal
Take a look at how we quote and published price ranges.
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- The category of work
- Access to the area
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The size of the job
Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
What to photograph
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- An idea of size
- How we’d reach it
- An overall view
- Visible markings
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
After we have finished in Shortlands
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Going forward:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Test every different coating
- Keep pets away
Don’ts
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Test before the builders arrive.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note