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Artex Removal for South Kensington
Artex removal in South Kensington and across Greater London: textured coating testing and removal.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Artex removal near South Kensington
Artex removal near South Kensington
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. Typical jobs include extensions that cut into ceilings and ceilings before plastering, including stipple finishes, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings.
Ceilings in South Kensington conversions can have more than one coating, so each may need testing. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Where
- South Kensington (SW3, SW7, SW10)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
After we have finished in South Kensington
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Going forward:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Plan around the closed rooms
- File the test result and waste note
Avoid these
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Why people call us in South Kensington
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Rented flats before redecoration
For rented flats close to West Brompton station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Comparing quotes
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- How fibres will be kept down
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
DIY and asbestos
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Also near South Kensington
What else we do in South Kensington
For businesses and landlords in South Kensington
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
What’s included, and what is not
Some limits to bear in mind:
- We need the room cleared
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
South Kensington: your questions answered
Do textured ceilings in South Kensington homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Do you work in South Kensington despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Can I just skim over it?
You can, if it’s intact: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Do not sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You will get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Your options compared
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it smooth first, and it remains in place. A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why people choose us
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Covering London and the South East
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Take a look at how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Artex in South Kensington homes
South Kensington is about 1 mile south-east of Kensington, in Greater London. South Kensington is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. South Kensington is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
A school like Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. If your home is one of the older properties in South Kensington, near Chapel of St Luke or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Artex jobs anywhere in SW3, SW7 and SW10 start with the postcode and some photos. Streets in the area include King's Road, Fulham Road and Museum Lane, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Being close to the A3217, South Kensington is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cover Little Chelsea (1 mile south), Chelsea (1 mile east), Brompton (1 mile north-east), World's End (1 mile south) and Earl's Court (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east), Shoreditch (5 miles north-east), Walthamstow (9 miles north-east), Hoxton (5 miles north-east) and Whitechapel (5 miles east).
As a London location, South Kensington is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Well-known places in the area include Royal Marsden Hospital (less than half a mile east) and Victoria and Albert Museum Spiral (less than half a mile north). Within reach you’ll find Serpentine and Campden Hill.
- Nearby schools include London School of Dramatic Art (within half a mile north) and Collingham College (0.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include Anglesea Arms (less than half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Natural History Museum Library and Archives (under half a mile north) and Ladbroke Estate (2 miles north-west)
The process
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- 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
Before we arrive
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Getting a price
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Related guides
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site