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Artex Removal in Little Venice
Buildings in Little Venice built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers Artex removal, with testing first.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Artex removal for Little Venice
About our artex removal in Little Venice
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. Testing a sample tells you, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. Typical materials include coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings, and people usually contact us about damaged or cracked coatings and structural work through coated ceilings.
Ceilings in Little Venice conversions can have more than one coating, so each may need testing. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Location
- Little Venice (W2, W9, NW8)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- Parking and access charges
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How much there is
- The survey scope
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- Approximate dimensions
- Cracks or breaks
- Street parking nearby
- Visible markings
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Textured ceilings in Little Venice
Little Venice is about 1 mile west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Little Venice has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
Older homes across Little Venice may have coatings added during past renovations. Non-domestic buildings like Ark Paddington Green Primary Academy should already have records of any textured coatings.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of W2, W9 and NW8 and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Harrow Road, Alfred Road and Newton Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Being close to the A5 and A40, Little Venice is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Westbourne Green (1 mile west), Paddington Green (1 mile east), Paddington (1 mile south-east), Maida Vale (1 mile north-west) and Lisson Grove (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover London (4 miles east), St Pancras (3 miles east), Shoreditch (5 miles east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles east) and Whitechapel (5 miles east).
Little Venice is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Nearby you will also find Kensington Arcade (1.5 miles south) and Ladbroke Estate (1.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Greville Place nature reserve and Campden Hill.
- Nearby schools include Westminster Academy (less than half a mile west) and International Community School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Bridge House (under half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Royal Society of Medicine Library (1.6 miles east)
Little Venice questions
Could my house in Little Venice contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Little Venice may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Little Venice and the area around London Paddington station?
Yes. London Paddington station is close to the centre of Little Venice, and we cover the whole area.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings typically aren’t licensed.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
How do I get a quote?
Just 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.
Materials we deal with
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Can I do it myself?
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.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you run a business from older premises in Little Venice, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
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Limits to be aware of
Worth knowing before you book:
- We need the room cleared
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Other materials may need their own approach
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
What happens next
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, and you get the paperwork.
Once we are done:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Give us room sizes
- Photos help us quote
- Keep pets out of the work area
What to avoid
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Step by step
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a 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
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Get a quote
Each job is priced individually. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
How we work in Little Venice
- Covering London and the South East
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Waste paperwork for every removal
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site