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Artex Removal in Paddington
Artex removal for properties in Paddington and Greater London: removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Artex removal in Paddington
Step by step
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Get a quote
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
Helpful guides
About our artex removal in Paddington
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. People often contact us about rented homes refurbished between tenants and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights, involving Artex ceilings, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard.
In London conversions like those in Paddington, one ceiling may have several coatings from different decades, so we test each coating. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Area
- Paddington (W2, W1H, W1U)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Doing it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
For businesses and landlords in Paddington
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
For managing agents and freeholders in Paddington, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Options to consider in Paddington
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why people choose us
- Domestic and commercial work
- No removal until we know what it is
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Take a look at how we price jobs or our cost guide.
After we’ve finished in Paddington
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
After we have finished:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Give us room sizes
Things not to do
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How easy it is to reach
- How many samples are needed
- The category of work
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Sending photos
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A clear close-up
- How we’d reach it
- Damaged areas
- Where we could park
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Artex in Paddington homes
Paddington is about 1 mile west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Wherever your property is in Paddington, tell us the postcode and what you need. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
A school like International Community School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. In older homes in Paddington, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
This part of Greater London takes in W2, W1H and W1U, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. That could mean a property on Harrow Road, Craven Road and Harbet Road, wherever it is in Paddington. Main roads around Paddington include the A5 and A40; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. Neighbouring places we cover include Paddington Green (1 mile north-west), Hyde Park Estate (1 mile south-east), Connaught Village (1 mile south-east), Tyburn (1 mile south-east) and Little Venice (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in London (4 miles east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles east), Whitechapel (4 miles east) and Ruislip (11 miles west).
Paddington 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.
Nearby you will also find Ladbroke Estate (1.5 miles west) and Montfichet's Tower (3.1 miles east). Within reach you will find Greville Place nature reserve and The Long Water.
- Nearby schools include Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School (less than half a mile east) and North Westminster Community School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Fountains Abbey pub (within half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Royal Society of Medicine Library (1.1 miles east)
FAQs for Paddington
Do you cover Paddington and the area around London Paddington station?
Yes, we cover Paddington, including the streets around London Paddington station.
Can you work in Paddington with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not until it’s been tested. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both work; it depends on the room. We will advise for each room.
Can I just skim over it?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but don’t sand it first, and record that it’s there.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Is my textured ceiling in Paddington asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings don’t contain asbestos. The only way to know is to test a sample.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Places near Paddington
The scope of Artex removal
The usual limits are:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- We need the room cleared
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Where asbestos turns up
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Walls before tiling
For rented flats close to London Paddington station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Any exclusions
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site