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Asbestos Artex Removal in Millbank, Greater London
Any pre-2000 building in Millbank may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Artex removal for Millbank
Choosing the right option
Test, leave, cover or remove? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is usually best. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Why us?
- No removal until we know what it is
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Accredited laboratory results
- Across London and the South East
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Artex removal in Millbank
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We will explain which suits your rooms. People often contact us about loft conversions and textured walls before a refit, involving swirl patterns, coated ceiling roses and textured walls.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in towns and villages like Millbank, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Area
- Millbank (SW1P, W1J, SW1V)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- Access to the area
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Travel and parking
- What the material is and its state
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- A clear close-up
- Visible markings
- A rough size or measurement
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Millbank questions
Do textured ceilings in Millbank homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do older homes in Millbank have asbestos?
Any home in Millbank built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We will give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
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.
Do you cover Millbank?
Yes. We cover Millbank and the surrounding area as part of Greater London. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll explain the options.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Responsibilities for owners
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Step by step
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Clear the way to the work area
Ask for a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Helpful guides
Typical Artex jobs in Millbank
Many trades want a test result first.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Textured walls before a refit
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
In older homes in Millbank, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
What your quote should include
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- What is not included
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
Places near Millbank
Artex in Millbank homes
Millbank is about 1 mile south-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Anywhere in Millbank, just send the postcode. We work in 764 places across Greater London.
A school like Harris Westminster Sixth Form should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. If you’re refurbishing flats near London Victoria station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Anywhere in SW1P, W1J and SW1V, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Eaton Lane, Wilton Road and Castle Lane, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Main roads around Millbank include the A4 and A202, so mention parking if the property is on one. For properties just outside Millbank, we cover Westminster (1 mile north), Victoria (1 mile south-west), Pimlico (1 mile south), Vauxhall (1 mile south-east) and Lambeth (1 mile south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Kensington (3 miles west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles north-east) and Hampstead (4 miles north-west).
Millbank 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 Kingly Court (0.9 miles north) and Westminster St Margaret and St John (under half a mile north). Open spaces near Millbank include St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
- Local schools include Blewcoat School (less than half a mile south-west) and St Matthew's School (under half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Grafton Arms (less than half a mile south)
- Local facilities include London Library (0.6 miles north)
After we’ve finished in Millbank
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Give us room sizes
- Photos help us quote
- Keep pets out of the work area
Avoid these
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Doing it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
- 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
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site