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Asbestos Artex Removal in Richmond, Greater London
Found something that might be asbestos in Richmond? Our service covers Artex removal, with testing first, with clear advice at each step.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Loft conversions
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Artex removal in Richmond
What happens next
The surface is left ready for making good.
To avoid problems in future:
- Keep pets away
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Plan around the closed rooms
Avoid these
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Test before the builders arrive.
Artex removal near Richmond
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. From landlord refurbishments and coatings damaged by leaks, we cover stipple finishes, textured walls and coated plasterboard.
In flats and houses around Richmond, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, often painted over many times. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Where
- Richmond (TW9, TW1, TW10)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- How easy it is to reach
- Parking and access charges
- The quantity or area
- Waste quantity and disposal
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
Photo tips:
- Approximate dimensions
- Street parking nearby
- The access route
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
The process
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- 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
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park
- Dig out previous surveys
- Make sure we can get to the area
Ask for a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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The scope of Artex removal
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We need the room cleared
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Doing it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Artex in Richmond homes
Richmond is about 5 miles south-west of Kensington, in Greater London. Richmond has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover 764 places across Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
For rented flats close to Richmond station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. A school like The Vineyard School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Anywhere in TW9, TW1 and TW10, Artex removal is available. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Kew Road, Dee Road and Park Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Richmond. For properties just outside Richmond, we cover Petersham (1 mile south), St Margarets (1 mile west), Eel Pie Island (1 mile south-west), Ham (1 mile south) and Isleworth (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in London (9 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
As a London location, Richmond is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
A little further out are South Middlesex Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Eel Pie Island Museum (1.2 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Richmond Hill and Ham Lands.
- Schools near Richmond include Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School (0.6 miles east) and Kneller Hall Junior School (0.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Victoria pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (2.3 miles north-west)
For landlords, agents and businesses
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Places near Richmond
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What we deal with in Richmond
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Landlord refurbishments
- Structural work through coated ceilings
In older homes in Richmond, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
What to look for in a quote
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- If the price includes VAT
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- Suitable insurance for the work
Richmond: your questions answered
Is the Artex in my Richmond home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you cover Richmond and the area around Richmond station?
Yes, we cover Richmond and the area towards Richmond station, about 0.5 miles north.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not every coating does: many coatings are asbestos-free. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
You can, if it’s intact: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. Often you can stay in other rooms.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Options to consider in Richmond
Test, leave, cover or remove? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is normally better. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Why choose us
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Accredited laboratory results
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Identify first, remove only when needed
Read how we price jobs or published price ranges.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site