Greater London · England
Artex Removal in Victoria
Artex removal across Victoria, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Landlord refurbishments
Artex removal in Victoria
Artex in Victoria homes
Victoria is about 1 mile south of City of Westminster, in Greater London. In Victoria, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Non-domestic buildings like St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. For rented flats close to London Victoria station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the SW1V, SW1P and SW1X postcode area. Local streets include Eaton Lane, Gerald Road and Wilton Road; we cover every one. With the A202 and A302 close by, Victoria is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Belgravia (1 mile north-west), Pimlico (1 mile south-east), Westminster (1 mile north-east), Millbank (1 mile north-east) and Brompton (1 mile west). We also cover nearby towns such as Shoreditch (4 miles north-east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles north-east), Whitechapel (4 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north) and Ruislip (13 miles north-west).
As a London location, Victoria is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
A little further out are Baynard's Castle (2.2 miles north-east) and Health Exhibition Centre (less than half a mile south-west). Within reach you’ll find Ludgate Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include Westminster Cathedral Choir School (less than half a mile east) and Westminster City School (under half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include Wetherspoons pub (within half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Westminster St Margaret and St John (0.6 miles north-east) and London Library (0.9 miles north)
Artex removal near Victoria
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. From textured walls before a refit and loft conversions, we deal with stipple finishes, coated plasterboard and coated ceiling roses and more.
In London conversions like those in Victoria, one ceiling may have several coatings from different decades, so each may need testing. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Where
- Victoria (SW1V, SW1P, SW1X)
- County
- Greater London
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Your options compared
A low price may mean shortcuts. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why people choose us
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Domestic and commercial work
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at how we quote or published price ranges.
What it costs
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- The quantity or area
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Photos that help
What to photograph:
- An idea of size
- Visible markings
- Street parking nearby
- Damaged areas
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Your questions about Artex removal in Victoria
Do textured ceilings in Victoria homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can you work in Victoria with London’s parking rules?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote once we know what it contains.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings don’t contain asbestos. A test will tell you.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. Often you can stay in other rooms.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you run a business from older premises in Victoria, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
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.
Also near Victoria
Other services in Victoria
The process
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, with no sanding or dry scraping. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
Read more
Materials we deal with
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
What we do and do not cover
Worth knowing before booking:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
Should you do it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Victoria
Many trades want a test result first.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
Older homes across Victoria may have coatings added during past renovations.
What your quote should include
- How fibres will be kept down
- What category of work it is
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site