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Asbestos Artex Removal in Smithfield, Greater London
Worried about asbestos in Smithfield? Our service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, with clear advice at each step.
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
- Textured walls before a refit
Artex removal in Smithfield
About our artex removal in Smithfield
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 ceilings due for plastering or skimming and coatings scraped during DIY, including coated plasterboard, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings.
In flats and houses around Smithfield, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, often painted over many times. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Location
- Smithfield (EC1V, EC1P, EC1R)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords, agents and businesses
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
For managing agents and freeholders in Smithfield, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Artex removal around Smithfield
Smithfield is about 1 mile north of London, in Greater London. For Artex jobs in Smithfield, tell us about parking and access. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
Older homes across Smithfield may have coatings added during past renovations. For a school such as Charterhouse Square School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of EC1V, EC1P and EC1R. Local streets include Oat Lane, Shoe Lane and Long Lane; we cover every one. Main roads around Smithfield include the A1 and A4, so mention parking if the property is on one. Other places close to Smithfield we cover include Farringdon (1 mile north), Blackfriars (1 mile south), Holborn (1 mile west), Temple Bar (1 mile south-west) and Clerkenwell (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also work in Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
As a London location, Smithfield is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Nearby you’ll also find Postal Museum (under half a mile south-east) and Finsbury Health Centre (0.5 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Ludgate Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near Smithfield include St Alban's Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile west) and London Nautical School (0.9 miles south)
- Churches close by include St Mary-at-Hill (1 mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Oriole pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Barts Health Archives (within half a mile south-east) and County of London (0.5 miles south-east)
What we do and do not cover
What’s in and what’s out:
- We need the room cleared
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- Other materials may need their own approach
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials in Smithfield
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Can I do it myself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
What we deal with in Smithfield
Many trades want a test result first.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings before skimming
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings scraped during DIY
For rented flats close to Farringdon station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- How fibres will be kept down
Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- Material and condition
- The quantity or area
- The survey scope
- Licensed or non-licensed
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- An overall view
- An idea of size
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
Step by step
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, with no sanding or dry scraping. While we work, the area stays out of bounds.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and 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
Before we arrive
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Let us know where we can park
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Ask for a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
FAQs for Smithfield
Do you cover Smithfield and the area around Farringdon station?
Yes. Farringdon station is close to the centre of Smithfield, and we cover the whole area.
Is asbestos common in Smithfield homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Is my textured ceiling in Smithfield asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings don’t contain asbestos. A test will tell you.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings typically are not licensed.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Towns and villages near Smithfield
Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
Weighing up your options
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding. Ask about the method and the waste. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
How we work in Smithfield
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Clear advice on your options
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note