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Artex Removal in City of London
Found something that might be asbestos in City of London? Our service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, with clear advice at each step.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings coming down
Need Artex removal in City of London?
Artex removal in City of London
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. People often contact us about loft conversions and extensions and coatings in the way of electrical work, involving coated plasterboard, Artex ceilings and coated ceiling roses.
Ceilings in City of London conversions can have more than one coating, so we test each coating. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Location
- City of London (EC4V, EC1A, EC2M, EC2Y)
- Region
- City of London
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
City of London: your questions answered
Do you cover City of London and the area around London Cannon Street station?
Yes. London Cannon Street station is close to the centre of City of London, and we cover the whole area.
Do older homes in City of London have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in City of London can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
Do you cover City of London?
Yes. We cover City of London and the surrounding area as part of City of London. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in City of London
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling isn’t automatically asbestos.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Loft conversions and extensions
For a school such as Fashion Retail Academy, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
What your quote should include
- What category of work it is
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- If the price includes VAT
Your options compared
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
What you get
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Covering London and the South East
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
See how we quote or published price ranges.
The process
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and the room stays closed. We will tell you when we have finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
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Afterwards
Covered coatings should be recorded.
To avoid problems in future:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep pets out of the work area
Things not to do
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
What it costs
Every quote reflects:
- The survey scope
- Access to the area
- The type of material and its condition
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- A clear close-up
- How we’d reach it
- Where we could park
- An idea of size
You’ll get a written quote. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
Artex removal around City of London
City of London is about 1 mile north of London, in City of London. Wherever your property is in City of London, tell us the postcode and what you need.
If you’re refurbishing flats near London Cannon Street station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. If your home is one of the older properties in City of London, near St Olave Old Jewry or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
We cover Artex jobs across the EC4V, EC1A, EC2M and EC2Y postcode area. Whether your property is on Aldermanbury Square, Monkwell Square and Paternoster Square or a nearby road, we can help. You will find City of London on the A1 and A3, so it’s easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover Barbican Estate (1 mile north), Bishopsgate (1 mile east), Finsbury (1 mile north), Aldgate (1 mile east) and St Luke's (1 mile north).
City of London 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 County of London (under half a mile north) and London Bridge Hospital (0.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near City of London include St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
- Nearby schools include Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre (0.5 miles north) and Central Foundation Boys' School (0.8 miles north)
- Places of worship nearby include St Mary-at-Hill (0.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Golden Fleece pub (under half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Barts Health Archives (less than half a mile north-west)
DIY and asbestos
Asbestos waste cannot 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.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Limits to be aware of
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We need the room cleared
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site