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Asbestos Artex Removal in Southborough, Greater London
Buildings in Southborough built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Landlord refurbishments
Need Artex removal in Southborough?
About our artex removal in Southborough
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry. Typical materials include textured walls, coated ceiling roses and swirl patterns, and people generally contact us about walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and damaged or cracked coatings.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in places like Southborough, often painted over many times. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Area
- Southborough (BR2, BR1)
- County
- Greater London
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
How we price Artex removal
We base our quote on:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The type of material and its condition
- Disposal costs
- The category of work
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- Damaged areas
- A close-up from a safe distance
- An idea of size
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
You will get a written quote. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Your options compared
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Why us?
- Clear written quotes
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at how we quote or the cost guide.
Step by step
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- 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
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking and access
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
How to get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will advise.
Helpful guides
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Southborough
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Flaking textured ceilings
If you are refurbishing a rental near Bickley station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What your quote should include
- What is not included
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
Textured ceilings in Southborough
Southborough is about 2 miles south-east of Bromley, in Greater London. Southborough is within our Greater London area, for Artex jobs of every size. We work in 764 places in Greater London. Our area stretches from Southborough to London (about 10 miles away).
A school like Southborough Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. If your home is one of the older properties in Southborough, near St Augustine's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Southborough is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Artex jobs anywhere in BR2 and BR1 start with the postcode and some photos. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Pope Road, Crown Lane and Union Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Southborough. Neighbouring places we cover include Bromley Common (1 mile south-west), Petts Wood (1 mile east), Locksbottom (2 miles south-east), Shortlands (2 miles west) and Crofton (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover London (10 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-west).
As a London location, Southborough is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Well-known places in the area include Bethlem Museum of the Mind (0.9 miles south-west) and Bridgeways Day Hospital (under half a mile south). Open spaces near Southborough include Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.
- Schools near Southborough include Bishop Justus CofE School (0.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers Public House (within half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Bromley (1.4 miles north-west)
Landlords, managing agents and employers
For managing agents and freeholders in Southborough, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Southborough, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Common questions in Southborough
Do you work near Bickley station?
Yes. Bickley station is about 0.7 miles north of Southborough, and we cover both.
Is the Artex in my Southborough home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
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.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Looking after things afterwards
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Each different coating needs testing
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Things not to do
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
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Also in Southborough
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site