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Asbestos Artex Removal in Islington, Greater London
Artex removal for properties in Islington and Greater London: textured coating testing and removal.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Landlord refurbishments
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For landlords, agents and businesses
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
If you manage or own a block in Islington, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
About our artex removal in Islington
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We will explain which suits your rooms. Typical materials include swirl patterns, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses, and typical jobs are ceilings before downlights go in and loft conversions and extensions.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in places like Islington, often painted over many times. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- Islington (N1, N7, NW1, EC1V)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
After we have finished in Islington
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, with a consignment note.
Once we’re done:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Test every different coating
Avoid these
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Artex removal around Islington
Islington is about 3 miles north-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Islington is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Islington is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
If your home is one of the older properties in Islington, near St Mary's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. For rented flats close to Essex Road station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Here we cover the N1, N7, NW1 and EC1V postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Gibson Square, Old Royal Free Square and Cloudesley Square; we cover every one. Main roads around Islington include the B515 and A5203, so mention parking if the property is on one. Other places close to Islington we cover include Pentonville (1 mile south), Angel (1 mile south), Barnsbury (1 mile north-west), Clerkenwell (1 mile south) and Lower Holloway (1 mile north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as London (3 miles south), City of Westminster (3 miles south-west), Kensington (5 miles south-west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (3 miles west) and Ruislip (13 miles west).
As a London location, Islington is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
A little further out are Brunswick Centre (1.3 miles south-west) and Queer Britain (0.8 miles west). Open spaces near Islington include Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
- Schools near Islington include St Mary's CofE Primary School (within half a mile east) and Islington Green School (under half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The King's Head Public House (less than half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Metropolitan Borough of Islington (under half a mile north-east) and Pilsudski Institute of London (1.4 miles south-west)
What’s included, and what is not
So you know what to expect:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Other materials may need their own approach
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
What we deal with
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
What affects the price in Islington
What changes the cost:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The size of the job
- What the material is and its state
- The category of work
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- How we’d reach it
- A clear close-up
- Where we could park
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Towns and villages near Islington
What else we do in Islington
Options to consider in Islington
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and it remains in place. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What you get
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Work done to the regulations
See our prices page or the cost guide.
What happens
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, and keep the coating damp as we work. We will tell you when we’ve finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Clear the way to the work area
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
Helpful guides
DIY and asbestos
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Your questions about Artex removal in Islington
Do older homes in Islington have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work in Islington despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
How do I get a quote?
Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
What we deal with in Islington
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings before skimming
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Structural work through coated ceilings
For a school such as Islington Proprietary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Questions to ask before you book
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Whether the job needs notifying
- If the price includes VAT
- 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