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Asbestos Artex Removal in West Wickham, Greater London
Found something that might be asbestos in West Wickham? We provide Artex removal, with testing first, explained in plain English.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Walls before tiling
Artex removal near West Wickham
Artex removal for West Wickham properties
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. People often contact us about textured walls before a refit and loft conversions, involving coated plasterboard, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes.
Ceilings in West Wickham conversions can have more than one coating, so we test each coating. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Area
- West Wickham (BR4, CR0, BR3)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- Parking and access charges
- Access to the area
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The type of material and its condition
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Sending photos
For a quick quote, include:
- Where we could park
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A rough size or measurement
- A close-up from a safe distance
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
How it works
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the work area
- Tell us about parking and access
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
How to get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Can I do it myself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Choosing the right option
Testing first can save a lot: a clear result means normal methods. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
What you get
- Accredited laboratory results
- Clear advice on your options
- Reports and results you can share
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Places near West Wickham
Also in West Wickham
Common reasons for Artex jobs in West Wickham
Older coatings are often painted over many times, so age is hard to judge.
Typical jobs in West Wickham include:
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
In older homes in West Wickham, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
What to look for in a quote
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What is not included
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether VAT is included
Questions from West Wickham
Is the Artex in my West Wickham home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do older homes in West Wickham have asbestos?
Any home in West Wickham built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not until it’s been tested. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote after testing.
Artex in West Wickham homes
West Wickham is about 2 miles south of Beckenham, in Greater London. We cover West Wickham as part of Greater London, whatever the size of the job. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from West Wickham to London (about 9 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing flats near West Wickham station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. A school like Oak Lodge Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
For Artex jobs in BR4, CR0 and BR3, just send the postcode and a few photos. That could mean a property on Ash Road, Kent Road and Oak Avenue or the roads around them. We also carry out Artex jobs in Coney Hall (1 mile south), Spring Park (1 mile west), Eden Park (1 mile north), Hayes (1 mile east) and Addington (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (11 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
As a London location, West Wickham 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 Municipal Borough of Bromley (2.2 miles north-east) and The Mall (2.4 miles north-east). The countryside around West Wickham includes Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
- Schools near West Wickham include Langley Park School for Girls (0.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Wheatsheaf pub (within half a mile west)
Looking after things afterwards
File the result and the paperwork.
Some practical advice:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Test every different coating
- Keep the results and paperwork
Things not to do
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in West Wickham must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note