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Artex Removal in Kew
Artex removal in Kew: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Loft conversions
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Need Artex removal in Kew?
Your options compared
What are the options for Artex? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is generally best. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why choose us
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Clear written quotes
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Read how we quote or published price ranges.
Artex removal in Kew
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole than to strip the coating. We will explain which suits your rooms. From ceilings before plastering and flaking textured ceilings, we deal with swirl patterns, coated plasterboard and stipple finishes.
In London conversions like those in Kew, one ceiling may have several coatings from different decades, so each may need testing. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- Kew (W4, TW9, TW8)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Kew
What else we do in Kew
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Travel and parking
- The size of the job
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Photos that help
Photos often save us a visit:
- Damaged areas
- Street parking nearby
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Approximate dimensions
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
Afterwards
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Keeping things safe:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Each different coating needs testing
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Plan around the closed rooms
Avoid these
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Why people call us in Kew
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, which can make them crumble.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings coming down
- Landlord refurbishments
- Textured walls before a refit
In older homes in Kew, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
What to look for in a quote
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
What it might be made of
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
What we do and do not cover
The usual limits are:
- We need the room cleared
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
How we work
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, and keep the coating damp as we work. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- 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
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Ask for a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Kew properties and textured coatings
Kew is about 2 miles south of Acton, in Greater London. Homes, landlords and businesses in Kew contact us for Artex jobs. Kew is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We work right across the region, from Kew to London (8 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Grove Park Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Chiswick station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
For Artex jobs in W4, TW9 and TW8, just send the postcode and a few photos. From Kew Road, Maze Road and Kent Road or a nearby road, we can help. With the A3000 close by, Kew is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Kew we cover include Strand-on-the-Green (1 mile north), Grove Park (1 mile east), North Sheen (1 mile south), Gunnersbury (1 mile north) and Turnham Green (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (6 miles east), Marylebone (6 miles north-east), Kensington (3 miles east), St Pancras (7 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles east).
As a London location, Kew is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Other landmarks nearby include Municipal Borough of Acton (1.6 miles north) and Livat Hammersmith (2.2 miles east). The countryside around Kew includes Kew Gardens Lake and Duke's Hollow.
- Local schools include Kew College Prep (within half a mile south-west) and Chiswick School (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Bull's Head pub (less than half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Library for Iranian Studies (1.6 miles north)
Responsibilities for owners
If you run a business from older premises in Kew, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Your questions about Artex removal in Kew
Can you work in Kew with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Do older homes in Kew have asbestos?
If your home in Kew was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Do you cover Kew?
We do: Kew is within the area we cover in Greater London. Send the postcode and a few photos and we’ll quote.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
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.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note