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Asbestos Artex Removal in Holland Park, Greater London
Artex removal in Holland Park: textured coating testing and removal. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Textured walls before a refit
Artex removal near Holland Park
Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Artex removal near Holland Park
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Holland Park. Typical jobs include ceilings before downlights go in and coatings damaged by DIY, involving coated ceiling roses, stipple finishes and coated plasterboard.
In London conversions like those in Holland Park, one ceiling may have several coatings from different decades, so each may need testing. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Location
- Holland Park (W8, W11, W14)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Holland Park
Other services in Holland Park
Holland Park properties and textured coatings
Holland Park is about 1 mile north of Kensington, in Greater London. We work across Holland Park and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover 764 places in Greater London.
A school like Holland Park School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. For rented flats close to Kensington Olympia station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Wherever your property is in W8, W11 and W14, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Dukes Lane, Milson Road and Elsham Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Being close to the A402 and A4204, Holland Park is easy for us to reach. For properties just outside Holland Park, we cover Kensington (1 mile south), Notting Hill (1 mile north), Shepherd's Bush (1 mile west), Notting Dale (1 mile north) and White City (1 mile north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as London (5 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles east), Walthamstow (10 miles north-east) and Hoxton (6 miles east).
As a London location, Holland Park 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 Montfichet's Tower (4.5 miles east) and St Mary Abbot's Hospital (0.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Holland Park include Campden Hill and WWT London Wetland Centre.
- Schools near Holland Park include Fox Primary School (within half a mile north-east) and Kensington School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Windsor Castle in Kensington pub (within half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include Ladbroke Estate (0.6 miles north) and Abdus Salam Library (1.2 miles east)
Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so testing is the only way to know.
These come up again and again:
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Loft conversions
In older homes in Holland Park, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Questions to ask before you book
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- If the price includes VAT
- Any exclusions
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Your questions about Artex removal in Holland Park
Is the Artex in my Holland Park home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Could my house in Holland Park contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Holland Park may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Only once you know it’s clear. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
What it costs
Every quote reflects:
- Access to the area
- Parking and access charges
- How much there is
- How much waste there is
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- An idea of size
- Cracks or breaks
- How we’d reach it
- Street parking nearby
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
What happens
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Getting ready
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Tell us about parking and access
Getting a price
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form; it helps us quote accurately.
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Afterwards
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Give us room sizes
- Test every different coating
- File the test result and waste note
- Keep pets out of the work area
Avoid these
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Which option is right?
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why choose us
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Covering London and the South East
Read our prices page and published price ranges.
A closer look at the materials
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site