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Asbestos Artex Removal in Chelsea, Greater London
Artex removal for properties in Chelsea and Greater London: Artex removal, with testing first, with written paperwork.
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Need Artex removal in Chelsea?
Artex removal in Chelsea
Planning a renovation in Chelsea with textured ceilings? Test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. From loft conversions and landlord refurbishments, we deal with textured walls, stipple finishes and Artex ceilings and more.
In flats and houses around Chelsea, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Location
- Chelsea (SW3, SW10, SW1X, SW1W)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Afterwards
File the result and the paperwork.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Plan around the closed rooms
- File the test result and waste note
- Clear the rooms before the work
Things not to do
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Nearby places to Chelsea
What else we do in Chelsea
Artex in Chelsea homes
Chelsea is about 2 miles south-east of Kensington, in Greater London. If your Artex job is in Chelsea, let us know about access when you get in touch. We work in 764 places across Greater London.
For a school such as Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. If you’re refurbishing a rental near London Victoria station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the SW3, SW10, SW1X and SW1W postcode area. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Markham Square, Wellington Square and Tedworth Square, wherever it is in Chelsea. Chelsea is on the B302 and B304, which makes it simple to get to. Other places close to Chelsea we cover include Brompton (1 mile north), South Kensington (1 mile west), Little Chelsea (1 mile south-west), Belgravia (1 mile north-east) and World's End (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in London (3 miles east), St Pancras (3 miles north-east), Shoreditch (5 miles north-east), Walthamstow (9 miles north-east), Hoxton (5 miles north-east) and Whitechapel (5 miles north-east).
Chelsea 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.
Other landmarks nearby include Berkshire & Westminster Dragoons Museum (within half a mile east) and Westminster St Margaret and St John (1.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Campden Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
- Local schools include St Thomas More RC Language College (under half a mile north-east) and Hellenic College of London (0.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Markham Arms Public House (within half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Natural History Museum Library and Archives (0.7 miles north-west)
FAQs for Chelsea
Do you work near London Victoria station?
Yes, we cover Chelsea and the area towards London Victoria station, about 1 mile north-east.
Do you work in Chelsea despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
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 advise room by room.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings do not contain asbestos. A test will tell you.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Chelsea
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Walls before tiling
Older homes across Chelsea may have coatings added during past renovations.
Comparing quotes
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Whether VAT is included
- What paperwork you get
The process
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Tell us about parking and access
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Related guides
Which option is right?
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why choose us
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- No removal until we know what it is
- Accredited laboratory results
- Clear advice on your options
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
DIY and asbestos
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
For businesses and landlords in Chelsea
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
If you manage or own a block in Chelsea, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- The survey scope
- Access to the area
- The quantity or area
- Location, parking and any London charges
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- How we’d reach it
- The parking area
- A rough size or measurement
- An overall view
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site