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Asbestos Artex Removal in Paddington Green, Greater London
Artex removal in Paddington Green, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Asbestos help in Paddington Green
What it might be made of
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
How artex removal works in Paddington Green
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. A small sample tells you which you have, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. Whether it’s extensions that cut into ceilings and walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit, we cover coated plasterboard, stipple finishes and textured walls and more.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in places like Paddington Green, often painted over many times. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Location
- Paddington Green (W2, W1H, NW8)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near Paddington Green
Also in Paddington Green
Where asbestos turns up
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings before skimming
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
If you are refurbishing flats near London Paddington station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What to look for in a quote
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- The scope of the job, in writing
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
Limits to be aware of
To be clear about the scope:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Paddington Green
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
After we’ve finished in Paddington Green
File the result and the paperwork.
Once we are done:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Photos help us quote
- Each different coating needs testing
Things not to do
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Can I do it myself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Responsibilities for owners
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Paddington Green, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Your questions about Artex removal in Paddington Green
Do textured ceilings in Paddington Green homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Do you cover Paddington Green and the area around London Paddington station?
Yes, we cover Paddington Green, including the streets around London Paddington station.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we will arrange to see it.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Paddington Green properties and textured coatings
Paddington Green is about 1 mile north-west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. We work across Paddington Green and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in 764 places in Greater London.
A school like Ark Paddington Green Primary Academy should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. In older homes in Paddington Green, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the W2, W1H and NW8 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Harrow Road, Craven Road and Lanark Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. You’ll find Paddington Green on the A5 and A40, which makes it simple to get to. Other places close to Paddington Green we cover include Paddington (1 mile south-east), Little Venice (1 mile west), Lisson Grove (1 mile north-east), Hyde Park Estate (1 mile south-east) and Connaught Village (1 mile south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (4 miles south-east), St Pancras (3 miles east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles east) and Whitechapel (5 miles east).
As a London location, Paddington Green 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 Ladbroke Estate (1.4 miles west) and Montfichet's Tower (3.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include The Long Water and Greville Place nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include North Westminster Community School (under half a mile east) and International Community School (under half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Sir Alexander Fleming pub (under half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Royal Society of Medicine Library (1.3 miles east)
What happens
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces and bagged or wrapped. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking and access
- Dig out previous surveys
- Move things out of the way carefully
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Options to consider in Paddington Green
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What you get
- Work done to the regulations
- Records for your files
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Domestic and commercial work
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note