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Artex Removal in St John's Wood
Buildings in St John's Wood built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer textured coating testing and removal.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Get a quote for St John's Wood
How artex removal works in St John's Wood
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. We often deal with Artex ceilings, stipple finishes and swirl patterns, and people generally contact us about flaking textured ceilings and ceilings before skimming.
Ceilings in St John's Wood conversions can have more than one coating, so each may need testing. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Area
- St John's Wood (NW8, NW6, NW3)
- County
- Greater London
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
Our quotes take into account:
- The type of material and its condition
- Travel and parking
- Disposal costs
- The survey scope
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- Approximate dimensions
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Send us the address in St John's Wood, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Materials, one by one
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
For businesses and landlords in St John's Wood
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
For managing agents and freeholders in St John's Wood, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Artex in St John's Wood homes
St John's Wood is about 1 mile south of Hampstead, in Greater London. St John's Wood has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
If you are refurbishing a rental near South Hampstead station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Older homes across St John's Wood may have coatings added during past renovations.
We carry out Artex jobs all over NW8, NW6 and NW3. Whether your property is on The Lane, Hall Road and Hill Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. With the A5205 close by, St John's Wood is simple for us to get to. Other places close to St John's Wood we cover include South Hampstead (1 mile north), Swiss Cottage (1 mile north), Primrose Hill (1 mile north-east), Lisson Grove (1 mile south) and Haverstock (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles south-east), Kensington (3 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east) and Hoxton (4 miles east).
As a London location, St John's Wood 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 O2 Centre (0.9 miles north) and Sherlock Holmes Museum (1.1 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find The Long Water and Primrose Hill.
- Local schools include Quintin Kynaston Community Academy (less than half a mile north-west) and Arnold House School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Cafe Med pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Cecil Sharp House (1.1 miles east) and Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (1.1 miles north)
DIY and asbestos
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
St John's Wood: your questions answered
Is the Artex in my St John's Wood home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Do you work in St John's Wood despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings usually are not licensed.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
What happens
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Dig out previous surveys
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Typical Artex jobs in St John's Wood
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, which can make them crumble.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Walls before tiling
- Loft conversions and extensions
Non-domestic buildings like George Eliot Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Questions to ask before you book
- What paperwork you get
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What category of work it is
- Any exclusions
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What else we do in St John's Wood
After the job
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- File the test result and waste note
- Photos help us quote
Avoid these
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Options to consider in St John's Wood
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Why people choose us
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Records for your files
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
- 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