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Asbestos Artex Removal in Soho, Greater London
Looking for Artex removal in Soho? We work across Soho and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Artex removal in Soho
After the job
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
To avoid problems in future:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep pets away
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Each different coating needs testing
What to avoid
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Test before the builders arrive.
Artex removal for Soho properties
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. Testing a sample tells you, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. Typical materials include textured walls, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns, and typical jobs are rented flats before redecoration and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights.
In London conversions like those in Soho, one ceiling may have several coatings from different decades, so each may need testing. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Area
- Soho (W1F, W1T, W1D)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Soho
Do you work in Soho despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it.
Is asbestos common in Soho homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we will arrange to see it.
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’re worried about your health.
Do you work in Soho?
Yes, Soho is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
How can I get a price?
Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
More for properties in Soho
Weighing up your options
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why us?
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Domestic and commercial work
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Clear written quotes
Take a look at how we price jobs and published price ranges.
A closer look at the materials
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- How many samples are needed
- The quantity or area
- How easy it is to reach
- How much waste there is
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- The access route
- An overall view
- The parking area
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
If you manage or own a block in Soho, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Typical Artex jobs in Soho
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
These come up again and again:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
If you are refurbishing a rental near Tottenham Court Road station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Questions to ask before booking
- What paperwork you get
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Any exclusions
- Which areas and materials are covered
How we work
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
How to get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Textured ceilings in Soho
Soho is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Anywhere in Soho, just send the postcode. We work in 764 places in Greater London.
In older homes in Soho, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Non-domestic buildings like Soho Parish CofE Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Anywhere in W1F, W1T and W1D, we can help with Artex removal. Streets in the area include Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bridle Lane, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Being close to the A4 and A301, Soho is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also cover West End (1 mile east), Chinatown (1 mile south), Seven Dials (1 mile east), St Giles (1 mile north-east) and St James's (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Kensington (3 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east), Hampstead (3 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
As a London location, Soho is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Well-known places in the area include Montfichet's Tower (1.3 miles east) and Westminster St James (less than half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
- Schools near Soho include LITE Regal International School (0.6 miles west) and Harris Westminster Sixth Form (0.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Bar Soho (less than half a mile north)
- Local facilities include London Library (0.5 miles south-west)
What we do and don’t cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- We need the room cleared
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note