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Artex Removal in Earl's Court
Buildings in Earl's Court built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer textured coating testing and removal.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
Asbestos help in Earl's Court
Artex in Earl's Court homes
Earl's Court is about 1 mile south-east of Kensington, in Greater London. In Earl's Court, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
A school like St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. Older homes across Earl's Court may have coatings added during past renovations.
Artex jobs anywhere in W14, W8 and SW5 start with the postcode and some photos. That could mean a property on Sun Road, Star Road and Rich Lane or the roads around them. You’ll find Earl's Court on the A3218 and A3220, so it’s easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover West Brompton (1 mile south), South Kensington (1 mile east), Little Chelsea (1 mile south-east), World's End (1 mile south-east) and Walham Green (1 mile south). We also cover nearby towns such as London (4 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles north-east), Walthamstow (10 miles north-east) and Hoxton (6 miles north-east).
Earl's Court 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.
Nearby you will also find Chelsea Stadium Tour And Museum (0.7 miles south) and Ladbroke Estate (1.6 miles north). Open spaces near Earl's Court include Campden Hill and The Long Water.
- Nearby schools include Collingham College (within half a mile east) and The Fulham Boys School (under half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include Courtfield pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include Abdus Salam Library (0.9 miles north-east)
Artex removal in Earl's Court
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, across Earl's Court. Whether it’s rented flats before redecoration and ceilings coming down, we deal with Artex ceilings, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard and more.
In London conversions like those in Earl's Court, 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
- Earl's Court (W14, W8, SW5)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Should you do it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
What we do and don’t cover
Some limits to bear in mind:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- 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.
Materials in Earl's Court
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Earl's Court: your questions answered
Do you cover Earl's Court and the area around West Brompton station?
Yes. West Brompton station is close to the centre of Earl's Court, and we cover the whole area.
Is asbestos common in Earl's Court homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Earl's Court may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
The process
Our team wears protective equipment, and keep the room closed while we work. We’ll tell you when we’ve finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Tell us about parking and access
Get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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A closer look at the materials
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Earl's Court
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, which can make them crumble.
In older properties, we often see:
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings coming down
For rented flats close to West Brompton station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Before you book anyone
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Whether the job needs notifying
- If the price includes VAT
Weighing up your options
Plastering over it is an option, but never sand it first, and it remains in place. Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
How we work in Earl's Court
- Records for your files
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- No removal until we know what it is
Read how we quote or published price ranges.
What affects the price in Earl's Court
When we quote, we look at:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How easy it is to reach
- How much there is
- Waste quantity and disposal
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Helping us quote
Photos often save us a visit:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A rough size or measurement
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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