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Artex Removal in City of Westminster
Need Artex removal in City of Westminster? We work across City of Westminster and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings before plastering
Artex removal near City of Westminster
How artex removal works in City of Westminster
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, across City of Westminster. People often contact us about coatings scraped during DIY and ceilings before skimming, involving Artex ceilings, textured walls and coated plasterboard.
In flats and houses around City of Westminster, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Area
- City of Westminster (W2, NW8, W9, SW1V)
- County
- Greater London
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Typical Artex jobs in City of Westminster
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
In older homes in City of Westminster, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
What to look for in a quote
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What category of work it is
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
After the job
The surface is left ready for making good.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Photos help us quote
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Plan around the closed rooms
Avoid these
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
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.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
How we work
Our team wears protective equipment, and the room stays closed. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Your questions about Artex removal in City of Westminster
Is the Artex in my City of Westminster home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Is asbestos common in City of Westminster homes?
If your home in City of Westminster was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How can I get a price?
Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Can I stay at home while you work?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Also near City of Westminster
Also in City of Westminster
Choosing the right option
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why choose us
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Records for your files
- Domestic and commercial work
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Read how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Can I do it myself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Artex removal around City of Westminster
City of Westminster is about 3 miles west of London, in Greater London. City of Westminster is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. City of Westminster is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
For rented flats close to Bond Street station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. For a school such as St Vincent's Catholic Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Here we cover the W2, NW8, W9 and SW1V postcode area. Whether your property is on Portman Square, Grosvenor Square and Cavendish Square or a nearby road, we can help. You will find City of Westminster on the A4 and A5, which makes it simple to get to. Other places close to City of Westminster we cover include Marylebone (1 mile north-east), Mayfair (1 mile south-east), Tyburn (1 mile west), Burlington Estate (1 mile south-east) and Connaught Village (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover London (3 miles south-east), Shoreditch (3 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (4 miles east) and Hampstead (3 miles north-west). Being one of Greater London’s larger places, City of Westminster has buildings from every era.
City of Westminster 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.
A little further out are Fortius Clinic (under half a mile north) and Westminster St James (0.8 miles south-east). The countryside around City of Westminster includes Serpentine and Primrose Hill.
- Schools near City of Westminster include The St Marylebone CofE School (0.5 miles north) and LITE Regal International School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Devonshire Arms (under half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Royal Society of Medicine Library (less than half a mile north-east)
How we price Artex removal
The cost depends on:
- How easy it is to reach
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How many samples are needed
- How much waste there is
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Sending photos
For a quick quote, include:
- Labels, if any
- Cracks or breaks
- The parking area
- A rough size or measurement
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Good to know
A few things to be aware of:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials in City of Westminster
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note