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Artex Removal for South Hampstead
Artex removal in South Hampstead, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings coming down
Asbestos help in South Hampstead
Artex removal near South Hampstead
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in South Hampstead, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. Whether it’s coatings in the way of electrical work and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed, we cover stipple finishes, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard and more.
Ceilings in South Hampstead conversions can have more than one coating, so we test each coating. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Where
- South Hampstead (NW3, NW8, NW6)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- Disposal costs
- Access to the area
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Travel and parking
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- Where we could park
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Afterwards
The surface is left ready for making good.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep the results and paperwork
Avoid these
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
A closer look at the materials
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
South Hampstead: your questions answered
Do textured ceilings in South Hampstead homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do you work near South Hampstead station?
Yes, we cover South Hampstead, including the streets around South Hampstead station.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, so we quote after testing.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Only once you know it’s clear. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Nearby places to South Hampstead
Also in South Hampstead
Step by step
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Warn neighbours if needed
Ask for a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll advise.
Helpful guides
The scope of Artex removal
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
Options to consider in South Hampstead
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What you get
- Across London and the South East
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Why people call us in South Hampstead
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
In older properties, we often see:
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
If your home is one of the older properties in South Hampstead, near Church of All Souls or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Before booking anyone
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- The method and controls
- Whether VAT is included
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
Artex removal around South Hampstead
South Hampstead is about 1 mile south of Hampstead, in Greater London. Anywhere in South Hampstead, just send the postcode. South Hampstead is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work.
A school like The UCL Academy should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. For rented flats close to South Hampstead station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Artex jobs anywhere in NW3, NW8 and NW6 start with the postcode and some photos. Whether your property is on Avenue Road, Acacia Road and Harben Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Nearby, we also cover Swiss Cottage (1 mile north), St John's Wood (1 mile south), Haverstock (1 mile east), Belsize Park (1 mile east) and Primrose Hill (1 mile east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (4 miles south-east), Kensington (3 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south-east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east) and Hoxton (4 miles east).
As a London location, South Hampstead 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 Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth (0.7 miles south) and Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (0.7 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Adelaide Nature Reserve and The Long Water.
- Schools near South Hampstead include Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (under half a mile north-west) and St. Mary's Town and Country School (under half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Cafe Med pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Cecil Sharp House (1.1 miles east)
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you run a business from older premises in South Hampstead, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in South Hampstead, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site