Greater London · England
Artex Removal for Maida Vale
Looking for Artex removal in Maida Vale? We cover Maida Vale and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings before skimming
Asbestos help in Maida Vale
Artex removal near Maida Vale
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. Whether it’s flaking textured ceilings and loft conversions and extensions, we cover Artex ceilings, swirl patterns and textured walls and more.
In flats and houses around Maida Vale, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need.
- Location
- Maida Vale (W9, NW8, NW6)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Doing it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
After we have finished in Maida Vale
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
A few practical points:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Photos help us quote
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep the results and paperwork
Don’ts
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
How it works
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. We’ll tell you when we have finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
How to get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will recommend the right option.
Related guides
How we price Artex removal
Prices vary with:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Access to the area
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Disposal costs
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Sending photos
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Labels, if any
- A photo of the whole area
- Approximate dimensions
- How we’d reach it
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Maida Vale
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
These are some of the things we deal with in Maida Vale:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings already disturbed
If you are refurbishing a rental near Kilburn High Road station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Before you book anyone
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Any exclusions
Weighing up your options
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why choose us
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Clear advice on your options
Read how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Places near Maida Vale
What else we do in Maida Vale
Maida Vale properties and textured coatings
Maida Vale is about 2 miles south of Hampstead, in Greater London. Wherever your property is in Maida Vale, tell us the postcode and what you need. Maida Vale is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
If your home is one of the older properties in Maida Vale, near St Peter Elgin Avenue or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Non-domestic buildings like Essendine Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Wherever your property is in W9, NW8 and NW6, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From The Lane, Hall Road and Hill Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Maida Vale is on the A404, so it’s easy for us to reach. Other places close to Maida Vale we cover include Westbourne Green (1 mile south), Little Venice (1 mile south-east), Paddington Green (1 mile south-east), Westbourne (1 mile south) and St John's Wood (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles south-east), St Pancras (3 miles east), Shoreditch (5 miles east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (5 miles east) and Whitechapel (5 miles east).
Maida Vale 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.
A little further out are Greek Orthodox Cathedral Treasury Museum (1 mile south) and Montfichet's Tower (3.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Greville Place nature reserve and The Long Water.
- Nearby schools include Paddington Academy (within half a mile south-west) and Maida Vale School (within half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Warrington pub (less than half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Ladbroke Estate (1.2 miles south-west) and Cecil Sharp House (1.9 miles north-east)
Good to know
A few things to be aware of:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Maida Vale: your questions answered
Is asbestos common in Maida Vale homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Maida Vale and the area around Kilburn High Road station?
Yes, we cover Maida Vale and the area towards Kilburn High Road station, about 0.7 miles north.
Do you work in Maida Vale?
We do: Maida Vale is within the area we cover in Greater London. Send the postcode and a few photos and we’ll quote.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many don’t. The only way to know is to test a sample.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will explain the options.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If your business premises in Maida Vale were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Maida Vale must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note