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Asbestos Artex Removal in Covent Garden, Greater London
Worried about asbestos in Covent Garden? We provide Artex removal, with testing first, explained in plain English.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Rented flats before redecoration
Artex removal in Covent Garden
The process
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, and keep the coating damp as we work. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Make sure we can get to the area
Get a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
Helpful guides
Artex removal for Covent Garden properties
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. People often contact us about damaged or cracked coatings and structural work through coated ceilings, including coated plasterboard, swirl patterns and stipple finishes.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in towns and villages like Covent Garden, often painted over many times. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Where
- Covent Garden (W1F, W1D, W1T)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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For businesses and landlords in Covent Garden
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- What the material is and its state
- How much waste there is
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, because the material is clear.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- An overall view
- Street parking nearby
- A rough size or measurement
- A close-up from a safe distance
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Choosing the right option
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
What you get
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Domestic and commercial work
See how we quote and the cost guide.
Doing it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Questions from Covent Garden
Do you cover Covent Garden and the area around London Charing Cross station?
Yes. London Charing Cross station is close to the centre of Covent Garden, and we cover the whole area.
Can you work in Covent Garden with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
The scope of Artex removal
The usual limits are:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- We need the room cleared
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials in Covent Garden
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Why people call us in Covent Garden
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings before plastering
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Walls before tiling
In older homes in Covent Garden, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- The method and controls
What happens next
The surface is left ready for making good.
After we’ve finished:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Clear the rooms before the work
Things not to do
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Artex removal around Covent Garden
Covent Garden is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Covent Garden is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you are refurbishing a rental near London Charing Cross station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. A school like St Clement Danes CofE Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the W1F, W1D and W1T postcode area. Streets in the area include Duck Lane, Drury Lane and New Square, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Covent Garden is on the A301 and A400, so it’s easy for us to reach. Other places close to Covent Garden we cover include Seven Dials (1 mile west), Aldwych (1 mile east), Adelphi (1 mile south), St Giles (1 mile north-west) and Clare Market (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (7 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, Covent Garden is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Well-known places in the area include London Museum and Institute of Natural History (under half a mile east) and Montfichet's Tower (0.9 miles east). The countryside around Covent Garden includes Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
- Schools near Covent Garden include London Nautical School (0.7 miles south-east) and Mercers' School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Punch & Judy pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Liberty of the Savoy (under half a mile south-east) and LSE Shaw Library (under half a mile north-east)
- 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