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Artex Removal for Chinatown
Looking for Artex removal in Chinatown? We work across Chinatown and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Textured walls before a refit
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Asbestos help in Chinatown
Can I do it myself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
How artex removal works in Chinatown
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. Typical jobs include walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and coatings in the way of electrical work, including coated ceiling roses, textured walls and stipple finishes.
In London conversions like those in Chinatown, one ceiling may have several coatings from different decades, so each may need testing. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- Chinatown (W1F, W1D, W1T)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
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.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- 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
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Dig out previous surveys
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
Get a quote
To get 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.
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FAQs for Chinatown
Do you cover Chinatown and the area around Tottenham Court Road station?
Yes, we cover Chinatown, including the streets around Tottenham Court Road station.
Do you work in Chinatown despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
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.
Textured ceilings in Chinatown
Chinatown is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Chinatown is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
If your home is one of the older properties in Chinatown, near St Anne's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. A school like Soho Parish CofE Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
This part of Greater London takes in W1F, W1D and W1T. Local streets include Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bruton Lane; we cover every one. You’ll find Chinatown on the A4 and A301, which makes it simple to get to. Nearby, we also cover Soho (1 mile north), St James's (1 mile south), West End (1 mile north-east), Seven Dials (1 mile north-east) and St Giles (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Kensington (3 miles west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east) and Hampstead (4 miles north-west).
Chinatown is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Other landmarks nearby include St James Workhouse (under half a mile north-west) and Leverian collection (less than half a mile south-east). Open spaces near Chinatown include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include LITE Regal International School (0.6 miles west) and Harris Westminster Sixth Form (0.8 miles south)
- Local pubs include Waxy O'Connor's pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include London Library (within half a mile south-west) and Westminster St James (less than half a mile south-west)
For landlords, agents and businesses
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Chinatown, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
What it might be made of
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
What it costs
What drives the price:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The type of material and its condition
- Parking and access charges
- Access to the area
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- The parking area
- Visible markings
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Approximate dimensions
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
After the job
The surface is left ready for making good.
After we have finished:
- Test every different coating
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Send photos of the coatings
- Book your plasterer after removal
Things not to do
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Nearby places to Chinatown
What else we do in Chinatown
The scope of Artex removal
Some limits to bear in mind:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other materials may need their own approach
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Chinatown
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
Typical jobs in Chinatown include:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Flaking textured ceilings
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Tottenham Court Road station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any exclusions
- The scope of the job, in writing
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What category of work it is
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site