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Artex Removal in Angel
Artex removal in Angel, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings coming down
Artex removal for Angel
Artex removal for Angel properties
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, across Angel. Whether it’s coatings scraped during DIY and loft conversions, we cover stipple finishes, Artex ceilings and textured walls and more.
In flats and houses around Angel, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Location
- Angel (N1, N1P, EC1V)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Angel
Do you work near London Kings Cross station?
Yes, we cover Angel and the area towards London Kings Cross station, about 0.7 miles west.
Is asbestos common in Angel homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Angel may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. You’ll get available dates with the quote.
Is my textured ceiling in Angel asbestos?
Not every coating does: many coatings are asbestos-free. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Angel
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
These come up again and again:
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings coming down
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings before plastering
If your home is one of the older properties in Angel, near St Mark's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Before booking anyone
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What category of work it is
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What is not included
After the job
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, and you get the paperwork.
Going forward:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Test every different coating
Things not to do
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Responsibilities for owners
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Angel, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The survey scope
- Access to the area
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
When you send photos, these help most:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A rough size or measurement
- Damaged areas
- The access route
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
What else we do in Angel
Artex removal around Angel
Angel is about 1 mile north-east of St Pancras, in Greater London. We cover Angel as part of Greater London, whatever the size of the job. Angel is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work.
Non-domestic buildings like St John Evangelist RC Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. If you’re refurbishing flats near London Kings Cross station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
We cover Artex jobs across the N1, N1P and EC1V postcode area. From City Road, Noel Road and Dewey Road or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the A501, Angel is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Pentonville (1 mile north-east), Clerkenwell (1 mile south), Islington (1 mile north), St Pancras (1 mile south-west) and Kings Cross (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also work in Kensington (5 miles south-west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (3 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Brompton (4 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
As a London location, Angel 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 Brunswick Centre (0.9 miles south-west) and Finsbury Health Centre (0.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local schools include Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School (under half a mile west) and Risinghill School (less than half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Angel pub (under half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Metropolitan Borough of Islington (0.7 miles north) and Pilsudski Institute of London (1 mile south-west)
Choosing the right option
A low price may mean shortcuts, which releases fibres. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Why people choose us
- Reports and results you can share
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Covering London and the South East
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Read how we quote or our cost guide.
Should you do it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
The process
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Ask for a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note