Greater London · England
Artex Removal for Bayswater
Found something that might be asbestos in Bayswater? We provide textured coating testing and removal, explained in plain English.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Artex removal near Bayswater
Artex removal in Bayswater
Planning a renovation in Bayswater with textured ceilings? Test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. Typical materials include coated ceiling roses, textured walls and coated plasterboard, and people generally contact us about rented flats before redecoration and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed.
Ceilings in Bayswater conversions can have more than one coating, so each may need testing. We only recommend work that’s needed, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Where
- Bayswater (W2, W8, W11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials, one by one
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- The type of material and its condition
- How much there is
- The category of work
- Location, parking and any London charges
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A picture of the whole area
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
Duty holders and landlords in Bayswater
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Bayswater, 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.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Your questions about Artex removal in Bayswater
Do you work near London Paddington station?
Yes. London Paddington station is about 0.9 miles north-east of Bayswater, and we cover both.
Can you work in Bayswater with London’s parking rules?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always.
Your options compared
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why choose us
- Domestic and commercial work
- Records for your files
- Clear written quotes
- Across London and the South East
Read how we price jobs and our cost guide.
The process
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Tell us about parking and access
- Dig out previous surveys
Nearby places to Bayswater
DIY and asbestos
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
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.
Artex removal around Bayswater
Bayswater is about 1 mile north-east of Kensington, in Greater London. Bayswater is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
If you’re refurbishing flats near London Paddington station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. A school like Fox Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
We cover Artex jobs across W2, W8 and W11 and the streets around it. From Dukes Lane, Salem Road and Aubrey Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Main roads around Bayswater include the A4204 and A4206; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. If your property is just outside Bayswater, we also cover Westbourne (1 mile north), Westbourne Green (1 mile north), Little Venice (1 mile north-east), Paddington (1 mile north-east) and Paddington Green (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles east), St Pancras (3 miles east), Shoreditch (5 miles east), Walthamstow (9 miles north-east), Hoxton (5 miles east) and Whitechapel (5 miles east).
Bayswater 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.
A little further out are Kensington Arcade (0.6 miles south) and Greek Orthodox Cathedral Treasury Museum (under half a mile north). The countryside around Bayswater includes Greville Place nature reserve and The Long Water.
- Local schools include Lansdowne College (less than half a mile north-east) and Kensington School (0.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Churchill Arms (within half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Ladbroke Estate (0.6 miles west) and Abdus Salam Library (1 mile south-east)
After we’ve finished in Bayswater
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Give us room sizes
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
Don’ts
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
What’s included, and what is not
So you know what to expect:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site