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Artex Removal in Bloomsbury
Worried about asbestos in Bloomsbury? Our service covers removal of textured ceilings and walls, with clear advice at each step.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
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Artex removal in Bloomsbury
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. Typical jobs include walls before tiling and coatings scraped during DIY, including stipple finishes, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard.
Ceilings in Bloomsbury conversions can have more than one coating, so we test each coating. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Location
- Bloomsbury (NW1W, W1T, NW1)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials in Bloomsbury
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
Why people call us in Bloomsbury
Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings before downlights go in
If you are refurbishing a rental near London Euston station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Comparing quotes
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- What the material is and its state
- Parking and access charges
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Disposal costs
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Photos that help
When you send photos, these help most:
- Street parking nearby
- Approximate dimensions
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Damaged areas
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
DIY and asbestos
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Your options compared
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
What you get
- Accredited laboratory results
- No removal until we know what it is
- Records for your files
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Textured ceilings in Bloomsbury
Bloomsbury is about 1 mile north-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Anywhere in Bloomsbury, just send the postcode. Bloomsbury is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work.
In older homes in Bloomsbury, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For a school such as UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Anywhere in NW1W, W1T and NW1, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Drury Lane, Euston Road and Duke's Road or a nearby road, we can help. Bloomsbury sits on or near the A401 and A501, so mention parking if the property is on one. For properties just outside Bloomsbury, we cover St Pancras (1 mile north-east), Euston (1 mile north-west), Kings Cross (1 mile north), Holborn (1 mile east) and Fitzrovia (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also work in Kensington (4 miles south-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (3 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
As a London location, Bloomsbury is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
A little further out are Pilsudski Institute of London (under half a mile north-west) and Montfichet's Tower (1.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Bloomsbury includes Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
- Local schools include St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School (within half a mile east) and Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ (0.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Queens Larder Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (less than half a mile south)
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A closer look at the materials
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
The process
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and the room stays closed. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Let us know where we can park
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Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Bloomsbury questions
Do textured ceilings in Bloomsbury homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Is asbestos common in Bloomsbury homes?
Any home in Bloomsbury built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Either can work: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will recommend one for each room.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Generally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, so we quote after testing.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site