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Asbestos Artex Removal in Sidcup, Greater London
Artex removal across Sidcup and nearby. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Loft conversions
Need Artex removal in Sidcup?
Questions from Sidcup
Do older homes in Sidcup have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Sidcup can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
Typically you can use other rooms: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
How artex removal works in Sidcup
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Sidcup. Common materials are swirl patterns, stipple finishes and textured walls, and typical jobs are rented flats before redecoration and ceilings before plastering.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in areas like Sidcup, often painted over many times. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Location
- Sidcup (DA14, DA15, SE9, DA5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near Sidcup
What else we do in Sidcup
Artex removal around Sidcup
Sidcup is about 3 miles north of Orpington, in Greater London. Wherever your property is in Sidcup, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we’ll quote. Sidcup is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Sidcup, near Holy Trinity Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. For a school such as Birkbeck Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Sidcup; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Anywhere in DA14, DA15, SE9 and DA5, we can help with Artex removal. From Station Road, High Street and Jubilee Way or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the A211 and A2001, Sidcup is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Sidcup we cover include Albany Park (1 mile south), Blendon (1 mile north-east), Foots Cray (1 mile south-east), Bexley (2 miles north-east) and North Cray (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover London (10 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
As a London location, Sidcup is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Nearby you will also find Queen Mary's Hospital (1 mile south) and Broadway Shopping Centre (2.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and The Tarn.
- Local schools include Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School (within half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Alma pub (under half a mile south)
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Weighing up your options
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it smooth first, and it remains in place. Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
What you get
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Reports and results you can share
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
See our prices page and our cost guide.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Sidcup
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
Typical jobs in Sidcup include:
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Structural work through coated ceilings
If you are refurbishing a rental near Sidcup station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What your quote should include
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
Limits to be aware of
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Sidcup
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
What it might be made of
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Doing it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
What happens next
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
A few practical points:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Keep pets away
- File the test result and waste note
What to avoid
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
The process
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. We’ll tell you when we’ve finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a 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
Preparing for the visit
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Clear the way to the work area
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Related guides
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site