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Artex Removal for Charing Cross
Worried about asbestos in Charing Cross? Our service covers Artex removal, with testing first, with clear advice at each step.
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
Artex removal for Charing Cross
About our artex removal in Charing Cross
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, across Charing Cross. Common materials are coated plasterboard, Artex ceilings and coated ceiling roses, and typical jobs are coatings in the way of electrical work and walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in places like Charing Cross, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Where
- Charing Cross (W1F, W1D, W1S)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Afterwards
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
Going forward:
- Keep pets away
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
What to avoid
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Weighing up your options
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
How we work in Charing Cross
- Covering London and the South East
- Domestic and commercial work
- Clear written quotes
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
Read how we quote and published price ranges.
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What happens
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. We’ll tell you when we’ve finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
How to get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Common questions in Charing Cross
Do you work near London Charing Cross station?
Yes, we cover Charing Cross, including the streets around London Charing Cross station.
Do textured ceilings in Charing Cross homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not every coating does: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. A sample test tells you which you have.
Can I stay at home while you work?
Usually you can use other rooms: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both are options: the right choice depends on the room. We’ll recommend one for each room.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is usually needed.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Worth knowing before you book:
- We need the room cleared
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials in Charing Cross
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Material and condition
- The size of the job
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How easy it is to reach
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- The parking area
- Visible markings
- Cracks or breaks
- A clear close-up
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will advise.
Artex removal around Charing Cross
Charing Cross is about 1 mile south-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Anywhere in Charing Cross, just send the postcode, and we will quote. We work in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you’re refurbishing a rental near London Charing Cross station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. If your home is one of the older properties in Charing Cross, near St Martin-in-the-Fields or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Here we cover the W1F, W1D and W1S postcode area. Your property could be on Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bridle Lane, wherever it is in Charing Cross. Charing Cross is on the A4 and A301, so it’s easy for us to reach. For properties just outside Charing Cross, we cover St James's (1 mile west), Adelphi (1 mile north-east), Chinatown (1 mile north-west), West End (1 mile north) and Covent Garden (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Kensington (3 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west) and Ruislip (13 miles west).
As a London location, Charing Cross is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Nearby you will also find Montfichet's Tower (1.2 miles east) and Royal United Services Institute (less than half a mile south). Within reach you will find Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near Charing Cross include Harris Westminster Sixth Form (0.6 miles south) and Westminster Abbey Choir School (0.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Silver Cross Tavern (under half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include London Library (under half a mile west) and Liberty of the Savoy (under half a mile north-east)
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Charing Cross, 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.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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