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Artex Removal for Clare Market
Any pre-2000 building in Clare Market may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers Artex removal, with testing first.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings already disturbed
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Asbestos help in Clare Market
Step by step
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Preparing for the visit
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Get a quote
Each job is priced individually. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
Artex removal for Clare Market properties
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. Typical materials include coated plasterboard, textured walls and coated ceiling roses, and people usually contact us about ceilings due for plastering or skimming and coatings already disturbed.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in areas like Clare Market, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Clare Market (WC2H, W1D, WC2B)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Clare Market questions
Can you work in Clare Market with London’s parking rules?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Do you cover Clare Market and the area around London Charing Cross station?
Yes, we cover Clare Market and the area towards London Charing Cross station, about 0.6 miles south-west.
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.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Should you do it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
What we do and don’t cover
The usual limits are:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
Clare Market properties and textured coatings
Clare Market is about 1 mile south of St Pancras, in Greater London. If your Artex job is in Clare Market, let us know about access when you get in touch. Clare Market is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Non-domestic buildings like St Clement Danes CofE Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. Older homes across Clare Market may have coatings added during past renovations.
This part of Greater London takes in WC2H, W1D and WC2B, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Your property could be on Drury Lane, New Square and Old Square. Clare Market is on the A4 and A301, which makes it simple to get to. Nearby, we also cover Aldwych (1 mile south), Temple Bar (1 mile east), Covent Garden (1 mile south-west), Temple (1 mile south-east) and Seven Dials (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also work in Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
As a London location, Clare Market is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
A little further out are Montfichet's Tower (0.7 miles east) and Gabriel's Wharf (0.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Clare Market include Ludgate Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include Mercers' School (under half a mile north-east) and London Nautical School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Ye Old White Horse pub (less than half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include LSE Shaw Library (under half a mile south) and Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (within half a mile north-west)
After the job
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Test every different coating
- Book your plasterer after removal
Things not to do
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Responsibilities for owners
If you run a business from older premises in Clare Market, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
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How we price Artex removal
When we quote, we look at:
- What the material is and its state
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Parking and access charges
- Disposal costs
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Photos that help
Photos often save us a visit:
- An idea of size
- Street parking nearby
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Cracks or breaks
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
What we deal with in Clare Market
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Loft conversions
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings before downlights go in
For rented flats close to London Charing Cross station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What to look for in a quote
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- The method and controls
- Which areas and materials are covered
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site