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Artex Removal for Marylebone
Artex removal for properties in Marylebone and Greater London: removal of textured ceilings and walls, with written paperwork.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Loft conversions and extensions
Artex removal for Marylebone
What’s included, and what is not
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We need the room cleared
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
How artex removal works in Marylebone
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. Testing a sample tells you, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. Whether it’s loft conversions and extensions and structural work through coated ceilings, we cover textured walls, coated plasterboard and stipple finishes.
Ceilings in Marylebone conversions can have more than one coating, so we test each coating. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Where
- Marylebone (W1U, W1T, W1K)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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What happens
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
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 advise.
Helpful guides
What happens next
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
Some practical advice:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Give us room sizes
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Book your plasterer after removal
Don’ts
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Common questions in Marylebone
Is the Artex in my Marylebone home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you work in Marylebone despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many don’t. The only way to know is to test a sample.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Usually not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Artex removal around Marylebone
Marylebone is about 3 miles north-west of London, in Greater London. In Marylebone, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We cover 764 places across Greater London.
In older homes in Marylebone, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Non-domestic buildings like St Vincent's Catholic Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Here we cover the W1U, W1T and W1K postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Park Lane, Duck Lane and Bruton Lane; we cover every one. You’ll find Marylebone on the A400 and A401, so it’s easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include City of Westminster (1 mile south-west), Mayfair (1 mile south), Fitzrovia (1 mile north-east), Burlington Estate (1 mile south-east) and Soho (1 mile south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (3 miles south-east), Kensington (3 miles south-west), Shoreditch (3 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east) and Whitechapel (3 miles east). Being one of Greater London’s larger places, Marylebone has a wide mix of older and newer buildings.
Marylebone is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Other landmarks nearby include Twist Museum (less than half a mile south-east) and Montfichet's Tower (2 miles east). Open spaces near Marylebone include Adelaide Nature Reserve and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near Marylebone include The St Marylebone CofE School (less than half a mile north-west) and The St Marylebone CofE School (within half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Phoenix pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Royal Society of Medicine Library (within half a mile south) and Westminster St James (0.8 miles south-east)
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Which option is right?
Testing first can save a lot: 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.
Why people choose us
- Accredited laboratory results
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Take a look at how we price jobs and our cost guide.
How we price Artex removal
When we quote, we look at:
- Travel and parking
- The category of work
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The type of material and its condition
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Helping us quote
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Labels, if any
- The access route
- Cracks or breaks
- A wide shot showing where the material is
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note