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Asbestos Artex Removal in Old Chiswick, Greater London
Artex removal in Old Chiswick: textured coating testing and removal. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Artex removal near Old Chiswick
How artex removal works in Old Chiswick
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole than to strip the coating. We will explain which suits your rooms. People often contact us about coatings already disturbed and walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit, including Artex ceilings, textured walls and coated plasterboard.
Ceilings in Old Chiswick conversions can have more than one coating, so each may need testing. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Where
- Old Chiswick (W4, SW13, W6)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and don’t cover
So you know what to expect:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We need the room cleared
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Rented flats before redecoration
For rented flats close to Chiswick station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Questions to ask before booking
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What category of work it is
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- How fibres will be kept down
Questions from Old Chiswick
Do older homes in Old Chiswick have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Old Chiswick may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you work in Old Chiswick with London’s parking rules?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Either can work: the right choice depends on the room. We will recommend one for each room.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
How it works
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
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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After the job
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Some practical advice:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Keep pets away
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
Things not to do
Test before the builders arrive.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Textured ceilings in Old Chiswick
Old Chiswick is about 2 miles south of Acton, in Greater London. Properties in Old Chiswick range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Old Chiswick is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 7 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Old Chiswick, near St. Nicholas Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. For a school such as The William Hogarth Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Wherever your property is in W4, SW13 and W6, Artex removal is available. Streets in the area include Short Road, Quick Road and Paxton Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Neighbouring places we cover include Turnham Green (1 mile west), Chiswick (1 mile north-west), Grove Park (1 mile west), Barnes (1 mile south) and Hammersmith (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (5 miles north-east), Marylebone (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (6 miles north-east), Shoreditch (8 miles east) and Walthamstow (12 miles north-east).
As a London location, Old Chiswick is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Well-known places in the area include West London Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Livat Hammersmith (1.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Campden Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Swedish School (less than half a mile east) and Chiswick School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include George and Devonshire pub (less than half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Polish Library POSK in London (0.8 miles north-east) and Municipal Borough of Acton (1.6 miles north-west)
Doing it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Options to consider in Old Chiswick
Test, leave, cover or remove? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is normally best. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
What you get
- Clear written quotes
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Records for your files
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
For businesses and landlords in Old Chiswick
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site