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Asbestos Artex Removal in Farringdon, Greater London
Looking for Artex removal in Farringdon? We cover Farringdon and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Loft conversions and extensions
Artex removal near Farringdon
About our artex removal in Farringdon
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, across Farringdon. People often contact us about structural work through coated ceilings and walls before tiling, involving textured walls, stipple finishes and Artex ceilings.
Ceilings in Farringdon conversions can have more than one coating, so we test each coating. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Location
- Farringdon (EC1V, EC1R, EC1P)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- 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
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Dig out previous surveys
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Ask for a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
What affects the price in Farringdon
Our quotes take into account:
- The type of material and its condition
- Access to the area
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Disposal costs
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Sending photos
For a quick quote, include:
- Visible markings
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
If you manage or own a block in Farringdon, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Common questions in Farringdon
Could my house in Farringdon contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Farringdon and the area around Farringdon station?
Yes, we cover Farringdon, including the streets around Farringdon station.
Do you cover Farringdon?
Yes. We cover Farringdon and the surrounding area as part of Greater London. Send us the postcode for a quote.
How can I get a price?
Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote once we know what it contains.
What we deal with in Farringdon
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding, dry scraping or drilling.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Non-domestic buildings like Charterhouse Square School should already have records of any textured coatings.
Before booking anyone
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Any exclusions
- Suitable insurance for the work
Textured ceilings in Farringdon
Farringdon is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. Properties in Farringdon range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Farringdon is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work.
In older homes in Farringdon, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. If you’re refurbishing flats near Farringdon station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the EC1V, EC1R and EC1P postcode area and the streets around it. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Oat Lane, Shoe Lane and Long Lane, wherever it is in Farringdon. Main roads around Farringdon include the A1 and A4; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. Other places close to Farringdon we cover include Smithfield (1 mile south), Clerkenwell (1 mile north), Holborn (1 mile west), Blackfriars (1 mile south) and Temple Bar (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
As a London location, Farringdon is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Other landmarks nearby include Finsbury Health Centre (under half a mile north-west) and Montfichet's Tower (0.5 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
- Schools near Farringdon include St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School (under half a mile north) and Central Foundation Boys' School (0.8 miles east)
- Local churches include St Mary-at-Hill (1.1 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Castle Public House (under half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Barts Health Archives (under half a mile south-east) and County of London (0.6 miles south-east)
Nearby places to Farringdon
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Your options compared
A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why choose us
- Work done to the regulations
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Records for your files
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
A closer look at the materials
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Afterwards
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
Once we’re done:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- File the test result and waste note
- Each different coating needs testing
Avoid these
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
DIY and asbestos
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note