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Artex Removal in Notting Hill
Buildings in Notting Hill built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers textured coating testing and removal.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Artex removal in Notting Hill
Artex removal for Notting Hill properties
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through. Typical jobs include textured walls before a refit and loft conversions, involving Artex ceilings, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in areas like Notting Hill, often painted over many times. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Notting Hill (W11, W8, W2)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Notting Hill
Could my house in Notting Hill contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work near Shepherds Bush station?
Yes, we cover Notting Hill and the area towards Shepherds Bush station, about 0.6 miles south-west.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Is my textured ceiling in Notting Hill asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many don’t. A test will tell you.
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.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
The scope of Artex removal
A few things to be aware of:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
Afterwards
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Keeping things safe:
- Each different coating needs testing
- File the test result and waste note
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Give us room sizes
What to avoid
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
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What else we do in Notting Hill
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Notting Hill
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings coming down
In older homes in Notting Hill, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
What your quote should include
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- The scope of the job, in writing
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
What happens
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, and keep the coating damp as we work. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a 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
- Clear the way to the work area
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
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Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- Access to the area
- The category of work
- The type of material and its condition
- How much there is
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Helping us quote
When you send photos, these help most:
- An overall view
- An idea of size
- A clear close-up
- Labels, if any
You will get a written quote. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
DIY and asbestos
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Artex in Notting Hill homes
Notting Hill is about 1 mile north of Kensington, in Greater London. Notting Hill is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you’re refurbishing flats near Shepherds Bush station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Non-domestic buildings like St Clement and St James CofE Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Here we cover the W11, W8 and W2 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. From Walmer Road, Aubrey Road and Sirdar Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. You will find Notting Hill on the A402 and A4204, which makes it simple to get to. If your property is just outside Notting Hill, we also cover Holland Park (1 mile south), Notting Dale (1 mile north-west), Kensington (1 mile south), Shepherd's Bush (1 mile south-west) and White City (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover London (5 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles east), St Pancras (4 miles east), Shoreditch (6 miles east), Walthamstow (9 miles north-east) and Hoxton (5 miles east).
As a London location, Notting Hill is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Other landmarks nearby include Greek Orthodox Cathedral Treasury Museum (0.6 miles east) and Ladbroke Estate (within half a mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Campden Hill and The Long Water.
- Nearby schools include Holland Park School (within half a mile south) and Kensington School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Sun In Splendour pub (under half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Abdus Salam Library (1.4 miles south-east)
Options to consider in Notting Hill
What are the options for Artex? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is generally best. Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
How we work in Notting Hill
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- No removal until we know what it is
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Waste paperwork for every removal
Take a look at how we quote or the cost guide.
- 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
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site