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Artex Removal for Temple Bar
Artex removal in Temple Bar: textured coating testing and removal. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Walls before tiling
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Need Artex removal in Temple Bar?
Limits to be aware of
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Artex removal for Temple Bar properties
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Temple Bar. Whether it’s loft conversions and coatings already disturbed, we cover swirl patterns, Artex ceilings and stipple finishes.
In flats and houses around Temple Bar, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, often painted over many times. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Area
- Temple Bar (WC2B, WC2E, EC1N)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The category of work
- What the material is and its state
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Labels, if any
- Where we could park
Every job is quoted in writing. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
What we deal with in Temple Bar
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, which can make them crumble.
These are some of the things we deal with in Temple Bar:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
- Damaged or cracked coatings
In older homes in Temple Bar, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
What your quote should include
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Whether the job needs notifying
- The documents you will receive
- How fibres will be kept down
FAQs for Temple Bar
Do you cover Temple Bar and the area around City Thameslink station?
Yes, we cover Temple Bar, including the streets around City Thameslink station.
Is asbestos common in Temple Bar 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 in flats?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote once we know what it contains.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings generally aren’t licensed.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Do you work in Temple Bar?
Yes, we do: our area includes Temple Bar and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos and we will quote.
Towns and villages near Temple Bar
What else we do in Temple Bar
Step by step
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked before the seals come down. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Move things out of the way carefully
Ask for a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Your options compared
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why choose us
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Work done to the regulations
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
See how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Artex in Temple Bar homes
Temple Bar is about 1 mile south of St Pancras, in Greater London. Anywhere in Temple Bar, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
For rented flats close to City Thameslink station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. A school like St Clement Danes CofE Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the WC2B, WC2E and EC1N postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square; we cover every one. Being close to the A4 and A40, Temple Bar is easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover Temple (1 mile south), Clare Market (1 mile west), Aldwych (1 mile west), Blackfriars (1 mile east) and Covent Garden (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
Temple Bar is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
A little further out are Montfichet's Tower (0.5 miles east) and Twinings Museum (less than half a mile south-west). Within reach you will find Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
- Nearby schools include Mercers' School (less than half a mile north) and London Nautical School (0.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include Queen's Head Tavern (under half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include British Library of Political and Economic Science (under half a mile west) and Liberty of the Savoy (under half a mile south-west)
DIY and asbestos
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
Looking after things afterwards
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Some practical advice:
- Each different coating needs testing
- File the test result and waste note
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Clear the rooms before the work
What to avoid
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Test before the builders arrive.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note