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Asbestos Artex Removal in Aldwych, Greater London
Any pre-2000 building in Aldwych may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers textured coating testing and removal.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Loft conversions
- Textured walls before a refit
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Artex removal in Aldwych
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, across Aldwych. Typical materials include swirl patterns, Artex ceilings and stipple finishes, and typical jobs are landlord refurbishments and extensions that cut into ceilings.
In flats and houses around Aldwych, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Where
- Aldwych (W1D, WC2H, W1F)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Weighing up your options
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it smooth first, and it remains in place. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Why people choose us
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Work done to the regulations
Take a look at how we quote and our cost guide.
Artex removal around Aldwych
Aldwych is about 1 mile north-west of London, in Greater London. Aldwych is within our Greater London area, for Artex jobs of every size. Aldwych is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
A school like St Clement Danes CofE Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. If you are refurbishing flats near London Charing Cross station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Anywhere in W1D, WC2H and W1F, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square, wherever it is in Aldwych. Aldwych sits on or near the A4 and A301, so mention parking if the property is on one. Nearby, we also cover Clare Market (1 mile north), Covent Garden (1 mile west), Temple Bar (1 mile east), Temple (1 mile east) and Adelphi (1 mile south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
Aldwych 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.
Well-known places in the area include Montfichet's Tower (0.7 miles east) and London Museum and Institute of Natural History (under half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
- Local schools include Mercers' School (0.5 miles north-east) and London Nautical School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Ye Old White Horse pub (within half a mile north)
- Local facilities include LSE Shaw Library (less than half a mile north-east) and Liberty of the Savoy (less than half a mile south-west)
Step by step
We bag and label the waste as we work, for disposal at a permitted site. It helps if we can park nearby.
- 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
Getting ready
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Let us know where we can park
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
How to get a quote
You will get a written quote. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Looking after things afterwards
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
To avoid problems in future:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- File the test result and waste note
- Photos help us quote
What to avoid
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
For businesses and landlords in Aldwych
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Your questions about Artex removal in Aldwych
Is asbestos common in Aldwych homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Aldwych may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work in Aldwych despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Do you work in Aldwych?
We do: our area includes Aldwych and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
You can, if it’s intact: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Do not sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Generally not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Also near Aldwych
What else we do in Aldwych
Materials we deal with
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which does not change what’s underneath.
Should you do it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
What we do and do not cover
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Other materials may need their own approach
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Aldwych
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
How we price Artex removal
What drives the price:
- Travel and parking
- How much waste there is
- Access to the area
- How much there is
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Sending photos
Photos often save us a visit:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Where we could park
- How we’d reach it
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will advise.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site