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Asbestos Artex Removal in Bishopsgate, Greater London
Artex removal across Bishopsgate, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Walls before tiling
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Get a quote for Bishopsgate
What happens next
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
To avoid problems in future:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Give us room sizes
- Send photos of the coatings
- Empty the rooms in advance
Avoid these
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
How artex removal works in Bishopsgate
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Bishopsgate. Typical materials include coated plasterboard, textured walls and Artex ceilings, and people normally contact us about extensions that cut into ceilings and flaking textured ceilings.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in towns and villages like Bishopsgate, often painted over many times. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Bishopsgate (E1, EC2A, EC1Y)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials, one by one
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
The process
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Find any old asbestos reports
Ask for a quote
Each job is priced individually. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
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What it costs
The cost depends on:
- Material and condition
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Travel and parking
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Approximate dimensions
- The parking area
- An overall view
- Damaged areas
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Artex removal around Bishopsgate
Bishopsgate is about 1 mile north-east of London, in Greater London. Properties in Bishopsgate range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Bishopsgate is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
In older homes in Bishopsgate, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Non-domestic buildings like The London School of Barbering should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
This part of Greater London takes in E1, EC2A and EC1Y. Your property could be on Bush Lane, Swan Lane and Love Lane, wherever it is in Bishopsgate. Bishopsgate sits on or near the A3 and A10; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. Neighbouring places we cover include Aldgate (1 mile south-east), Spitalfields (1 mile east), City of London (1 mile west), Tower Hill (1 mile south) and Whitechapel (1 mile east). We also cover nearby towns such as City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (15 miles west).
As a London location, Bishopsgate 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 Gabriel's Wharf (1.2 miles south-west) and Tower of London (0.6 miles south-east). Within reach you will find St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Schools near Bishopsgate include The Aldgate School (under half a mile south-east) and Central Foundation Boys' School (0.7 miles north)
- Places of worship nearby include St Mary-at-Hill (less than half a mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find White Hart pub (under half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (less than half a mile north-east) and County of London (less than half a mile west)
The scope of Artex removal
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
Responsibilities for owners
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Which option is right?
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
How we work in Bishopsgate
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Take a look at our prices page and published price ranges.
Bishopsgate: your questions answered
Can you work in Bishopsgate with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Is the Artex in my Bishopsgate home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
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.
Why people call us in Bishopsgate
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings before skimming
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Flaking textured ceilings
If you are refurbishing a rental near London Liverpool Street station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Comparing quotes
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- VAT, clearly stated
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site