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Artex Removal in North Kensington
Any pre-2000 building in North Kensington may contain asbestos. We offer removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Artex removal in North Kensington
Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- What the material is and its state
- How easy it is to reach
- The category of work
- The quantity or area
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Helping us quote
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- How we’d reach it
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Street parking nearby
- A rough size or measurement
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll advise.
About our artex removal in North Kensington
Planning a renovation in North Kensington with textured ceilings? Get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. Common materials are Artex ceilings, textured walls and coated plasterboard, and typical jobs are damaged or cracked coatings and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights.
Ceilings in North Kensington conversions can have more than one coating, so each may need testing. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- North Kensington (W10, NW10, W11)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Asbestos waste cannot 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.
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Looking after things afterwards
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Staying safe afterwards:
- File the test result and waste note
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Test every different coating
- Empty the rooms in advance
Things not to do
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Options to consider in North Kensington
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why us?
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Identify first, remove only when needed
See how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Common questions in North Kensington
Do you cover North Kensington and the area around Kensal Green station?
Yes, we cover North Kensington and the area towards Kensal Green station, about 0.5 miles north.
Do older homes in North Kensington have asbestos?
If your home in North Kensington was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you cannot tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
Typically you can use other rooms: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
What happens
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
How to prepare
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Tell us about parking and access
How to get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Good to know
The usual limits are:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We need the room cleared
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
A closer look at the materials
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Artex in North Kensington homes
North Kensington is about 2 miles north-west of Kensington, in Greater London. North Kensington is within our Greater London area, for Artex jobs of every size. North Kensington is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 6 miles away.
A school like Barlby Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. In older homes in North Kensington, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
We cover Artex jobs across the W10, NW10 and W11 postcode area. Local streets include Peach Road, Barlby Road and Eynham Road; we cover every one. Nearby, we also cover Kensal Town (1 mile east), Kensal Green (1 mile north-west), Kensal Rise (1 mile north), Notting Dale (1 mile south-east) and White City (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (6 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles east), St Pancras (4 miles east), Shoreditch (6 miles east) and Walthamstow (9 miles north-east).
As a London location, North Kensington is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
A little further out are Culture House (1.3 miles south) and Westfield London (1.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Campden Hill and Greville Place nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include All Saints Catholic College (under half a mile south-east) and Maida Vale School (1 mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Eagle pub (within half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Ladbroke Estate (1 mile south-east)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site