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Asbestos Artex Removal in Camden Town, Greater London
Looking for Artex removal in Camden Town? We work across Camden Town and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Loft conversions
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings already disturbed
Asbestos help in Camden Town
Artex removal in Camden Town
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Camden Town, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. From coatings damaged by leaks and extensions that cut into ceilings, we cover swirl patterns, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard.
In flats and houses around Camden Town, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Where
- Camden Town (NW1, N1C, NW5, NW3)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Weighing up your options
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why people choose us
- No removal until we know what it is
- Clear advice on your options
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Records for your files
Read how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Camden Town
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling isn’t automatically asbestos.
Typical jobs in Camden Town include:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings already disturbed
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Non-domestic buildings like Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
What your quote should include
- What paperwork you get
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
What we do and don’t cover
Worth knowing before booking:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- We need the room cleared
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials in Camden Town
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
Materials, one by one
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
DIY and asbestos
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
How we price Artex removal
What drives the price:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The size of the job
- The survey scope
- The type of material and its condition
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Helping us quote
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- An idea of size
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A photo of the whole area
- Damaged areas
Each job is priced individually. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Textured ceilings in Camden Town
Camden Town is about 2 miles north of City of Westminster, in Greater London. If your Artex job is in Camden Town, let us know about access. Camden Town is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work.
In older homes in Camden Town, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. If you’re refurbishing flats near Camden Road station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
This part of Greater London takes in NW1, N1C, NW5 and NW3, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on Camden High Street, Greenland Road and Camden Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. You’ll find Camden Town on the A400 and B512, which makes it simple to get to. If your property is just outside Camden Town, we also cover Agar Town (1 mile east), Kentish Town (1 mile north-west), Chalk Farm (1 mile north-west), Somers Town (1 mile south-east) and Primrose Hill (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also work in London (3 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south-west), Shoreditch (3 miles east), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles south-east) and Ruislip (12 miles west).
As a London location, Camden Town 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 Brunswick Centre (1.3 miles south-east) and Central Saint Martins Museum & Study Collection (0.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Camden Town includes St. James's Park Lake and Adelaide Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Camden Town include North Bridge House School (within half a mile south-west) and The Camden School for Girls (0.5 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Camden Eye pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Vaughan Williams Memorial Library (within half a mile west) and Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (1.3 miles north-west)
Camden Town: your questions answered
Do you cover Camden Town and the area around Camden Road station?
Yes. Camden Road station is close to the centre of Camden Town, and we cover the whole area.
Do textured ceilings in Camden Town homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Only once you know it’s clear. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Can I just skim over it?
You can, if it’s intact: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. To do that, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
How we work
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park
- Clear the way to the work area
- Move things out of the way carefully
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
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For businesses and landlords in Camden Town
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
For managing agents and freeholders in Camden Town, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site