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Artex Removal for Toy's Hill
Any pre-2000 building in Toy's Hill may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings already disturbed
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What’s included, and what isn’t
Some limits to bear in mind:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Artex removal in Toy's Hill
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Toy's Hill, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. Common materials are stipple finishes, coated plasterboard and coated ceiling roses, and people usually contact us about loft conversions and ceilings before skimming.
In London conversions like those in Toy's Hill, one ceiling may have several coatings from different decades, so we test each coating. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Area
- Toy's Hill (TN16)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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DIY and asbestos
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Step by step
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- 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
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Let us know if something’s broken
Getting a price
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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A closer look at the materials
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
After the job
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
Once we’re done:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Give us room sizes
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
Don’ts
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
What we deal with in Toy's Hill
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
Typical jobs in Toy's Hill include:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
Non-domestic buildings like Ide Hill Church of England Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
Textured ceilings in Toy's Hill
Toy's Hill is about 4 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Greater London. Homes, landlords and businesses in Toy's Hill contact us for Artex jobs about all kinds of jobs. Toy's Hill is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our area stretches from Toy's Hill to Crawley (about 16 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing flats near Edenbridge station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. If your home is one of the older properties in Toy's Hill, near Church of St Mary at South End of Village Green or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Toy's Hill; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We carry out Artex jobs all over TN16. Local streets include Scords Lane and Puddledock Lane; we cover every one. Other places close to Toy's Hill we cover include Ide Hill (1 mile east), Brasted Chart (1 mile north), Goathurst Common (2 miles east), Brasted (2 miles north) and Sundridge (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Orpington (10 miles north), Thornton Heath (14 miles north-west), Croydon (12 miles north-west), Bromley (12 miles north), West Norwood (15 miles north-west) and Beckenham (13 miles north-west).
As a London location, Toy's Hill is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
A little further out are Hever Castle (3.9 miles south) and Tandridge Priory (3.5 miles west). Within reach you will find Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
- Local pubs include The Cock Inn (1 mile east)
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Toy's Hill, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Toy's Hill: your questions answered
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Is the Artex in my Toy's Hill home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
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 normally needed.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings normally are not licensed.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You will get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
What it costs
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Parking and access charges
- The survey scope
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- An idea of size
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Damaged areas
- The parking area
Every job is quoted in writing. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site