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Asbestos Artex Removal in Upton, Greater London
Any pre-2000 building in Upton may contain asbestos. We offer testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings before plastering
Asbestos help in Upton
Artex removal near Upton
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Whether it’s walls before tiling and flaking textured ceilings, we cover textured walls, stipple finishes and coated plasterboard.
Ceilings in Upton conversions can have more than one coating, so we test each coating. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Area
- Upton (DA6, DA7, DA16)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after things afterwards
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- File the test result and waste note
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Photos help us quote
- Each different coating needs testing
Don’ts
Test before the builders arrive.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Weighing up your options
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it smooth first, and it remains in place. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why us?
- Records for your files
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Accredited laboratory results
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
Limits to be aware of
Worth knowing before booking:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
FAQs for Upton
Is the Artex in my Upton home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Could my house in Upton contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Upton can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. To do that, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Artex removal around Upton
Upton is about 1 mile east of Welling, in Greater London. We cover Upton as part of Greater London, whatever the size of the job. Upton is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
For a school such as Upland Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. In older homes in Upton, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
For Artex jobs in DA6, DA7 and DA16, just send the postcode and a few photos. From Lion Road, Upton Road and Freta Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Nearby, we also cover Bexleyheath (1 mile east), Crook Log (1 mile west), Blendon (1 mile south-west), Bexley (1 mile south) and Welling (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also work in London (10 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), Kensington (15 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
Upton is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Nearby you’ll also find Broadway Shopping Centre (0.5 miles south-east) and Colyers (1.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Upton includes Summer Hill and Wansunt Pit.
- Nearby schools include Bexleyheath Academy (under half a mile east) and St Catherine's Catholic School (1 mile east)
- Nearby, you will find The Golden Lion pub (under half a mile south)
What happens
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking and access
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Typical Artex jobs in Upton
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling.
These are some of the things we deal with in Upton:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Loft conversions
If you’re refurbishing flats near Bexleyheath station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Questions to ask before booking
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What category of work it is
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Responsibilities for owners
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
How we price Artex removal
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- How many samples are needed
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How much there is
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
Photos often save us a visit:
- A photo of the whole area
- Where we could park
- The access route
- A rough size or measurement
Every job is quoted in writing. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
Materials, one by one
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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