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Asbestos Artex Removal in Temple, Greater London
Found something that might be asbestos in Temple? We provide Artex removal, with testing first, explained in plain English.
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Loft conversions and extensions
Artex removal for Temple
How artex removal works in Temple
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. From coatings already disturbed and ceilings before skimming, we deal with textured walls, coated plasterboard and stipple finishes and more.
In flats and houses around Temple, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Temple (SE1, WC2H, WC2B)
- County
- Greater London
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. While we work, the area stays out of bounds.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Getting ready
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
How to get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will advise.
Helpful guides
Typical Artex jobs in Temple
Many trades want a test result first.
People generally contact us about one of these:
- Ceilings before skimming
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Flaking textured ceilings
If you’re refurbishing flats near London Blackfriars station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What your quote should include
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
Duty holders and landlords in Temple
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Places near Temple
Also in Temple
Options to consider in Temple
Testing first can save a lot: a clear result means normal methods. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
What you get
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Accredited laboratory results
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
See how we quote or the cost guide.
Textured ceilings in Temple
Temple is about 1 mile south of St Pancras, in Greater London. Temple is within our Greater London area, whatever the size of the job. We work in 764 places across Greater London.
Older homes across Temple may have coatings added during past renovations. Non-domestic buildings like St Clement Danes CofE Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
This part of Greater London takes in SE1, WC2H and WC2B, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square or the roads around them, wherever it is in Temple. Being close to the A4 and A40, Temple is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Temple Bar (1 mile north), Blackfriars (1 mile east), Aldwych (1 mile west), Clare Market (1 mile north-west) and Covent Garden (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
Temple is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Well-known places in the area include Liberty of the Savoy (within half a mile west) and Twinings Museum (less than half a mile north-west). Open spaces near Temple include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local schools include London Nautical School (within half a mile south) and Mercers' School (less than half a mile north)
- Places of worship nearby include St Mary-at-Hill (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Devereux pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include British Library of Political and Economic Science (under half a mile north-west)
What it costs
What drives the price:
- The size of the job
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The category of work
- Travel and parking
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A clear close-up
- An overall view
- Visible markings
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Your questions about Artex removal in Temple
Do you work near London Blackfriars station?
Yes. London Blackfriars station is close to the centre of Temple, and we cover the whole area.
Could my house in Temple contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Temple can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. To do that, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Do you work in flats?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
What happens next
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- File the test result and waste note
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Test every different coating
Don’ts
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Doing it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site