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Artex Removal for Kingston upon Thames
Buildings in Kingston upon Thames built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer textured coating testing and removal.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Artex removal near Kingston upon Thames
Artex removal for Kingston upon Thames properties
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. Typical jobs include coatings damaged by DIY and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights, including coated plasterboard, swirl patterns and textured walls.
In flats and houses around Kingston upon Thames, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Location
- Kingston upon Thames (KT2, KT1, TW10)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Kingston upon Thames
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Loft conversions
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Non-domestic buildings like St Luke's CofE Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- How fibres will be kept down
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Which areas and materials are covered
Artex in Kingston upon Thames homes
Kingston upon Thames is about 7 miles south-west of Kensington, in Greater London. Homes, landlords and businesses in Kingston upon Thames contact us for Artex jobs about all kinds of jobs. Kingston upon Thames is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
If you’re refurbishing flats near Kingston station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Older homes across Kingston upon Thames may have coatings added during past renovations.
This part of Greater London takes in KT2, KT1 and TW10, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. From Sigrist Square, Old London Road and London Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Being close to the B3365, Kingston upon Thames is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cover Norbiton (1 mile east), Coombe (2 miles east), New Malden (2 miles south-east), Coombe Hill (2 miles north-east) and Motspur Park (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also work in London (11 miles north-east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (10 miles north-east), Kensington (7 miles north-east), St Pancras (11 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-east).
As a London location, Kingston upon Thames 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 Chessington Castle Hill (4 miles south) and Kingston Hospital (0.7 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Rose Walk and Kingston Hill Road area.
- Schools near Kingston upon Thames include Tiffin School (less than half a mile south-east) and Kingston Grammar School (less than half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Grey Horse pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Coombe (1.6 miles east)
What happens
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. While we work, the area stays out of bounds.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Getting ready
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Ask for a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Limits to be aware of
Worth knowing before you book:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
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 usually best. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why people choose us
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Clear written quotes
- Domestic and commercial work
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
See how we quote or the cost guide.
Places near Kingston upon Thames
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Looking after things afterwards
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
After we have finished:
- File the test result and waste note
- Photos help us quote
- Keep pets away
- Book your plasterer after removal
What to avoid
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
FAQs for Kingston upon Thames
Could my house in Kingston upon Thames contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Kingston upon Thames can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work in Kingston upon Thames despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
Usually you can use other rooms: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
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.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Do you work in Kingston upon Thames?
Yes, we do: our area includes Kingston upon Thames and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description and we’ll quote.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- The size of the job
- The type of material and its condition
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Location, parking and any London charges
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The parking area
- An idea of size
- Cracks or breaks
To get 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.
Responsibilities for owners
For managing agents and freeholders in Kingston upon Thames, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
- 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