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Asbestos Artex Removal in Adelphi, Greater London
Artex removal across Adelphi and nearby. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Artex removal in Adelphi
Adelphi properties and textured coatings
Adelphi is about 1 mile south-east of Marylebone, in Greater London. Adelphi is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Adelphi is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work.
Older homes across Adelphi may have coatings added during past renovations. Non-domestic buildings like St Clement Danes CofE Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
For Artex jobs in W1D, W1F and WC2H, just send the postcode and a few photos. Whether your property is on York Road, Drury Lane and Maiden Lane or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Adelphi is on the A301 and A400, so it’s easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Covent Garden (1 mile north), Charing Cross (1 mile south-west), Aldwych (1 mile north-east), Seven Dials (1 mile north-west) and West End (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Kensington (3 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
As a London location, Adelphi is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Well-known places in the area include Montfichet's Tower (1 mile east) and Savoy Hospital (within half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
- Schools near Adelphi include London Nautical School (0.6 miles east) and St Andrew's and St John's Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Theodore Bullfrog pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Liberty of the Savoy (within half a mile east) and The BFI Reuben Library (less than half a mile south-east)
Artex removal in Adelphi
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Adelphi. From flaking textured ceilings and loft conversions, we cover Artex ceilings, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in areas like Adelphi, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Location
- Adelphi (W1D, W1F, WC2H)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Adelphi
What else we do in Adelphi
Adelphi: your questions answered
Do you cover Adelphi and the area around London Charing Cross station?
Yes. London Charing Cross station is close to the centre of Adelphi, and we cover the whole area.
Do you work in Adelphi despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always.
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.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We will give you dates when we quote.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings typically are not licensed.
Limits to be aware of
To be clear about the scope:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials in Adelphi
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
Options to consider in Adelphi
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and it remains in place. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why choose us
- No removal until we know what it is
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
Doing it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Typical Artex jobs in Adelphi
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights releases fibres.
In older properties, we often see:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings before plastering
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings scraped during DIY
If you are refurbishing flats near London Charing Cross station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Comparing quotes
- Any exclusions
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- The documents you’ll receive
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If your business premises in Adelphi were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
How it works
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Getting ready
- Tell us about parking and access
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
After the job
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Test every different coating
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep the results and paperwork
Avoid these
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
How we price Artex removal
We base our quote on:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How many samples are needed
- The category of work
- Material and condition
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- An idea of size
- The parking area
- The access route
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Send us the address in Adelphi, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note