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Asbestos Artex Removal in Widmore, Greater London
Artex removal in Widmore: Artex removal, with testing first. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Get a quote for Widmore
Weighing up your options
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why us?
- Clear advice on your options
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
See how we quote and published price ranges.
How artex removal works in Widmore
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through, which is why testing first matters in Widmore. From ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and coatings damaged by leaks, we cover stipple finishes, swirl patterns and textured walls.
In flats and houses around Widmore, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Location
- Widmore (BR1, BR2, BR7)
- County
- Greater London
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What’s included, and what is not
To be clear about the scope:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We need the room cleared
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Widmore
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
After we have finished in Widmore
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, with a consignment note.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Test every different coating
- Send photos of the coatings
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Give us room sizes
Avoid these
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
What it costs
What drives the price:
- Material and condition
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Parking and access charges
- The category of work
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Sending photos
Photos often save us a visit:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- The parking area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Where asbestos turns up
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
These are some of the things we deal with in Widmore:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings already disturbed
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings coming down
In older homes in Widmore, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Questions to ask before you book
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Any exclusions
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
Artex in Widmore homes
Widmore is about 1 mile east of Bromley, in Greater London. Wherever your property is in Widmore, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we will quote. Widmore is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We work right across the region, from Widmore to London (about 9 miles away).
A school like Bullers Wood School for Boys should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. If you are refurbishing a rental near Bickley station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Widmore, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Wherever your property is in BR1, BR2 and BR7, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Golf Road, The Avenue and Canon Road; we cover every one. Neighbouring places we cover include Bickley (1 mile north), Elmstead (1 mile north), Chislehurst (1 mile north-east), Bromley (1 mile west) and Sundridge (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
As a London location, Widmore is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Nearby you’ll also find The Mall (1.3 miles west) and Municipal Borough of Bromley (1.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and The Tarn.
- Nearby schools include St George's (0.6 miles west) and Holy Trinity College Bromley (1.1 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Bird In Hand Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Other services in Widmore
How it works
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Let us know where we can park
Get a quote
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Helpful guides
Widmore questions
Do textured ceilings in Widmore homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you cover Widmore and the area around Bickley station?
Yes, we cover Widmore, including the streets around Bickley station.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Generally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Materials we deal with
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note