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Artex Removal in Greater London

We work in 764 towns and villages in Greater London for artex removal, planned to HSE guidance.

Artex Removal across Greater London

Where we work in Greater London

Testing and removal of artex and textured coatings. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, or send us the postcode for a quote.

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About artex removal in Greater London

Not every textured coating contains asbestos. Testing a sample tells you, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. Typical materials include stipple finishes, swirl patterns and textured walls, and people generally contact us about coatings damaged by DIY and textured walls before a refit.

We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and the room stays closed.

Describe the rooms and coatings
We sample the coating first
We plan the method and quote
The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site

What it costs in Greater London

Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.

How we work in Greater London

Across London and the South East
Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations

How to get a quote

We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.

What’s near London

Our work in London takes us near St Mary-at-Hill, St George the Martyr and The BFI Reuben Library. Other local landmarks include Trinity Arms Public House (under half a mile south-east), Ark Globe Academy (under half a mile south), Charles Dickens Primary School (less than half a mile north-west) and Newington Gardens (less than half a mile south). There is a railway station close to the centre of London: Elephant & Castle station. Well-known places in the area include Gabriel's Wharf (0.8 miles north-west) and Museum of Life Sciences (under half a mile north-east). Open spaces near London include Bellenden Road Nature Garden and St. James's Park Lake.

Schools near London include London School of Musical Theatre (under half a mile west)
Local facilities include County of London (1.1 miles north)

Textured ceilings across Greater London

In Greater London, renovation is when textured ceilings get noticed, in London, City of Westminster and Marylebone and smaller places alike. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within easy reach of places across Greater London, where rural and farm buildings with cement roofs are common.

London: For a school such as Charles Dickens Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. For rented flats close to Elephant & Castle station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.

DIY and asbestos

DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.

HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.

What we deal with in Greater London

Many trades want a test result first.

You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:

Coatings damaged by DIY
Flaking textured ceilings
Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Ceilings before skimming

How we price Artex removal

What changes the cost:

What the material is and its state
The number of samples or the size of the building
Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
Access: height, lofts, steps and space

Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.

Helping us quote

Helpful photos:

A clear close-up
The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Labels, if any

You will get a written quote. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.

Limits to be aware of

A few things to be aware of:

Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
We need the room cleared

After the job

Covered coatings should be recorded.

Keep pets out of the work area
Each different coating needs testing
Empty the rooms in advance
Give us room sizes

Plan testing before the renovation starts.

Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.

Questions from Greater London

Is asbestos dangerous?

It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.

Can you help a business or landlord?

We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.

Will I get the price in writing?

Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.

Should I take the ceiling down instead?

Either can work: the right choice depends on the room. We will recommend one for each room.

How do I get a quote?

Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.

When can you start?

Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.

Which asbestos work needs a licence?

Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings typically are not licensed.