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Artex Removal in Clerkenwell
Buildings in Clerkenwell built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers textured coating testing and removal.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings coming down
Artex removal in Clerkenwell
Artex removal for Clerkenwell properties
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. Testing a sample tells you, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. People often contact us about coatings in the way of electrical work and rented flats before redecoration, including Artex ceilings, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns.
In London conversions like those in Clerkenwell, one ceiling may have several coatings from different decades, so we test each coating. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Clerkenwell (N1, EC1V, WC1X)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
DIY and asbestos
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
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What we do and don’t cover
To be clear about the scope:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We need the room cleared
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials in Clerkenwell
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
Looking after things afterwards
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Test every different coating
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Send photos of the coatings
What to avoid
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Questions from Clerkenwell
Could my house in Clerkenwell contain asbestos?
Any home in Clerkenwell built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do textured ceilings in Clerkenwell homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Do you work in Clerkenwell?
We do: our area includes Clerkenwell and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos and we’ll quote.
How much does Artex removal cost in Clerkenwell?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote after testing.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both work; it depends on the room. We will explain the options.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
Typical Artex jobs in Clerkenwell
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
Typical jobs in Clerkenwell include:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
If your home is one of the older properties in Clerkenwell, near St James's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Before booking anyone
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What category of work it is
How we price Artex removal
What changes the cost:
- The quantity or area
- Disposal costs
- How easy it is to reach
- Parking and access charges
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Sending photos
For a quick quote, include:
- An idea of size
- Where we could park
- Damaged areas
- A close-up from a safe distance
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Artex in Clerkenwell homes
Clerkenwell is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. For Artex jobs in Clerkenwell, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Clerkenwell is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
For rented flats close to Farringdon station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Non-domestic buildings like St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
This part of Greater London takes in N1, EC1V and WC1X. Your property could be on Long Lane, City Road and Noel Road. Clerkenwell sits on or near the A1 and A5201; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. Neighbouring places we cover include Farringdon (1 mile south), Angel (1 mile north), Smithfield (1 mile south), Holborn (1 mile south-west) and St Pancras (1 mile west). We also cover nearby towns such as Kensington (5 miles south-west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
Clerkenwell 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.
Well-known places in the area include County of London (0.9 miles south-east) and Museum of Funeral History (less than half a mile west). The countryside around Clerkenwell includes St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
- Local schools include Tech City College (under half a mile north-east) and Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Sekforde pub (within half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Barts Health Archives (0.6 miles south)
Step by step
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- 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
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Let us know where we can park
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Helpful guides
Weighing up your options
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why people choose us
- No removal until we know what it is
- Across London and the South East
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
See our prices page and our cost guide.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note