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Asbestos Artex Removal in Pimlico, Greater London
Artex removal for Pimlico: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings before skimming
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Artex removal near Pimlico
Artex removal near Pimlico
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We’ll talk you through the options for your rooms in Pimlico. Typical jobs include ceilings before downlights go in and rented homes refurbished between tenants, including Artex ceilings, stipple finishes and textured walls.
In flats and houses around Pimlico, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Pimlico (SW1P, SW1V, SW1W)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Prices and what affects them
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The quantity or area
- Material and condition
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- Damaged areas
- A photo of the whole area
- Approximate dimensions
- How we’d reach it
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
What we do and don’t cover
A few things to be aware of:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
What else we do in Pimlico
Why people call us in Pimlico
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings before skimming
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
Non-domestic buildings like Churchill Gardens Primary Academy should already have records of any textured coatings.
What to look for in a quote
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What paperwork you get
- Which areas and materials are covered
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
FAQs for Pimlico
Is the Artex in my Pimlico home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do older homes in Pimlico have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How do I get a quote?
Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Can I stay at home while you work?
Usually you can use other rooms: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
Do you work in Pimlico?
Yes. We cover Pimlico and the surrounding area as part of Greater London. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Responsibilities for owners
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Pimlico, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
A closer look at the materials
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Looking after things afterwards
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
Keeping things safe:
- File the test result and waste note
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Book your plasterer after removal
Things not to do
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Artex in Pimlico homes
Pimlico is about 1 mile east of Brompton, in Greater London. In Pimlico, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Pimlico is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work.
If you are refurbishing flats near London Victoria station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Older homes across Pimlico may have coatings added during past renovations.
Artex jobs anywhere in SW1P, SW1V and SW1W start with the postcode and some photos. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Ponton Road, Wilton Road and Ebury Square, wherever it is in Pimlico. Pimlico sits on or near the A202 and A3212, so mention parking if the property is on one. If your property is just outside Pimlico, we also cover Victoria (1 mile north-west), Nine Elms (1 mile south-west), Westminster (1 mile north), Millbank (1 mile north) and Vauxhall (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Kensington (3 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north), Shoreditch (4 miles north-east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles north-east) and Whitechapel (4 miles north-east).
Pimlico is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Nearby you’ll also find Health Exhibition Centre (0.5 miles north-west) and Westminster St Margaret and St John (0.8 miles north). The countryside around Pimlico includes Bellenden Road Nature Garden and Ludgate Hill.
- Schools near Pimlico include Pimlico Academy (under half a mile south-east) and Grosvenor School of Modern Art (within half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include Denbigh Arms (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Lambeth Palace Library (1.1 miles north-east)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site