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Artex Removal in Mayfair
Artex removal for Mayfair: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings before skimming
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Artex removal near Mayfair
Mayfair questions
Do textured ceilings in Mayfair homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Is asbestos common in Mayfair homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How can I get a price?
Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then ask for advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Artex removal near Mayfair
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Mayfair, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. People often contact us about coatings damaged by leaks and textured walls before a refit, involving coated plasterboard, swirl patterns and stipple finishes.
In London conversions like those in Mayfair, one ceiling may have several coatings from different decades, so each may need testing. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Mayfair (W1K, W1F, W1U)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Mayfair
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Loft conversions and extensions
A school like LITE Regal International School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- What category of work it is
- What isn’t included
- If the price includes VAT
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
More for properties in Mayfair
Looking after things afterwards
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep pets out of the work area
- File the test result and waste note
- Empty the rooms in advance
Avoid these
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Test before the builders arrive.
What it might be made of
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
How we price Artex removal
Quotes vary because of:
- Parking and access charges
- The quantity or area
- The type of material and its condition
- The category of work
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Sending photos
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A picture of the whole area
- Cracks or breaks
- A rough size or measurement
- A clear close-up
For 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.
The process
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
Getting a price
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
Mayfair properties and textured coatings
Mayfair is about 1 mile south-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. If your Artex job is in Mayfair, let us know about access. Mayfair is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work.
Older homes across Mayfair may have coatings added during past renovations. If you are refurbishing a rental near Bond Street station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Anywhere in W1K, W1F and W1U, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Park Lane, Bruton Lane and Market Mews or anywhere nearby, we can help. You’ll find Mayfair on the A4201 and A4202, which makes it simple to get to. For properties just outside Mayfair, we cover Burlington Estate (1 mile east), City of Westminster (1 mile north-west), Marylebone (1 mile north), St James's (1 mile east) and Chinatown (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also work in Shoreditch (3 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east), Hampstead (3 miles north-west) and Ruislip (12 miles west).
As a London location, Mayfair 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 Smythson Stationery Museum (under half a mile north-east) and Kingly Court (within half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Ludgate Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local schools include St George's Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile south-west) and The St Marylebone CofE School (0.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Coach and Horses pub (within half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Royal College of Nursing Library & Museum (under half a mile north) and Westminster St James (0.5 miles east)
What’s included, and what is not
A few things to be aware of:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- We need the room cleared
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
For landlords, agents and businesses
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
If you manage or own a block in Mayfair, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Can I do it myself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
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.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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