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Asbestos Artex Removal in Mildmay, Greater London
Artex removal in Mildmay and across Greater London: removal of textured ceilings and walls, with written paperwork.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Asbestos help in Mildmay
Artex removal around Mildmay
Mildmay is about 1 mile north of Hoxton, in Greater London. Properties in Mildmay range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We work in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Non-domestic buildings like Newington Green Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. Older homes across Mildmay may have coatings added during past renovations.
For Artex jobs in N1, N16 and E8, just send the postcode and a few photos. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Dove Road, Essex Road and Burma Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Mildmay. Mildmay is on the A1199, so it’s easy for us to reach. Other places close to Mildmay we cover include Newington Green (1 mile north), De Beauvoir Town (1 mile south), Canonbury (1 mile south-west), Kingsland (1 mile south-east) and Highbury (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also work in London (3 miles south), City of Westminster (4 miles south-west), Marylebone (3 miles south-west), Kensington (6 miles south-west), Walthamstow (4 miles north-east) and Hampstead (4 miles west).
Mildmay 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.
Well-known places in the area include Montfichet's Tower (2.6 miles south) and Hackney Walk (1.5 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Gillespie Park and Ludgate Hill.
- Schools near Mildmay include City of London Academy Highbury Grove (0.6 miles west) and Kingsland Secondary School (0.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include Army and Navy pub (under half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include Stoke Newington (less than half a mile north)
Artex removal for Mildmay properties
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We’ll talk you through the options for your rooms in Mildmay. People often contact us about structural work through coated ceilings and coatings damaged by DIY, involving Artex ceilings, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in places like Mildmay, often painted over many times. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Mildmay (N1, N16, E8)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Mildmay questions
Do you work near Dalston Kingsland station?
Yes, we cover Mildmay, including the streets around Dalston Kingsland station.
Do you work in Mildmay despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will advise for each room.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. To do that, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
If you manage or own a block in Mildmay, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
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 due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Textured walls before a refit
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
If you are refurbishing flats near Dalston Kingsland station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the job needs notifying
- VAT, clearly stated
- Suitable insurance for the work
- The documents you’ll receive
Nearby places to Mildmay
What else we do in Mildmay
Which option is right?
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and it remains in place. Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Why people choose us
- Reports and results you can share
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Across London and the South East
See how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Looking after things afterwards
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Keeping things safe:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Photos help us quote
- Plan around the closed rooms
- File the test result and waste note
Things not to do
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Should you do it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Step by step
Our team wears protective equipment, and the room stays closed. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- 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
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Dig out previous surveys
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
Helpful guides
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- The category of work
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How easy it is to reach
- What the material is and its state
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- A clear close-up
- How we’d reach it
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A rough size or measurement
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note