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Artex Removal for Lisson Grove
Worried about asbestos in Lisson Grove? We provide Artex removal, with testing first, explained in plain English.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Artex removal near Lisson Grove
About our artex removal in Lisson Grove
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. Common materials are swirl patterns, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard, and people usually contact us about walls before tiling and rented homes refurbished between tenants.
Ceilings in Lisson Grove conversions can have more than one coating, so each may need testing. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Where
- Lisson Grove (NW8, W1H, W2)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Lisson Grove properties and textured coatings
Lisson Grove is about 1 mile north-west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. We work across Lisson Grove and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Lisson Grove is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
For rented flats close to London Marylebone station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. For a school such as Gateway Academy, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
For Artex jobs in NW8, W1H and W2, just send the postcode and a few photos. Whether your property is on Hall Road, Park Road and Lodge Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Being close to the A5 and A40, Lisson Grove is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Lisson Grove we cover include Paddington Green (1 mile south-west), Paddington (1 mile south), Little Venice (1 mile south-west), Connaught Village (1 mile south) and St John's Wood (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles south-east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles east), Whitechapel (4 miles east) and Ruislip (11 miles west).
As a London location, Lisson Grove is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Well-known places in the area include Sherlock Holmes Museum (less than half a mile east) and Kingly Court (1.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Lisson Grove include The Long Water and Greville Place nature reserve.
- Schools near Lisson Grove include St John's Wood Art School (under half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Exeter Arms Public House (within half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include RIBA Library (1.1 miles east) and Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (1.8 miles north)
After we’ve finished in Lisson Grove
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
After we’ve finished:
- Keep pets away
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Empty the rooms in advance
What to avoid
Test before the builders arrive.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Also near Lisson Grove
What else we do in Lisson Grove
Where asbestos turns up
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Textured walls before a refit
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Older homes across Lisson Grove may have coatings added during past renovations.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- If the price includes VAT
DIY and asbestos
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
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.
Options to consider in Lisson Grove
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it smooth first, and it remains in place. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why us?
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Read how we quote and our cost guide.
What happens
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Dig out previous surveys
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form; it helps us quote accurately.
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What we do and don’t cover
What’s in and what’s out:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Lisson Grove: your questions answered
Can you work in Lisson Grove with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Do textured ceilings in Lisson Grove homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always.
Can I stay at home while you work?
Normally you can use other rooms: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
A closer look at the materials
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
How we price Artex removal
When we quote, we look at:
- The quantity or area
- The category of work
- How easy it is to reach
- Waste quantity and disposal
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Cracks or breaks
- Where we could park
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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