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Asbestos Artex Removal in West End, Greater London
Artex removal in West End, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Artex removal near West End
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Artex removal near West End
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We’ll explain which suits your rooms. Common materials are coated plasterboard, Artex ceilings and coated ceiling roses, and typical jobs are textured walls before a refit and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed.
In flats and houses around West End, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, often painted over many times. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Area
- West End (W1F, W1D, W1T)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Textured ceilings in West End
West End is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. We cover West End as part of Greater London, whatever the size of the job. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
If your home is one of the older properties in West End, near St Mary's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Non-domestic buildings like Soho Parish CofE Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings.
Artex jobs anywhere in W1F, W1D and W1T start with the postcode and some photos. Local streets include Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bridle Lane; we cover every one. You’ll find West End on the A301 and A400, which makes it simple to get to. If your property is just outside West End, we also cover Seven Dials (1 mile east), St Giles (1 mile north-east), Soho (1 mile west), Chinatown (1 mile south-west) and Covent Garden (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Kensington (3 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
West End 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.
Nearby you’ll also find Kingly Court (under half a mile west) and St Paul's Hospital (within half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
- Schools near West End include LITE Regal International School (0.7 miles west) and Harris Westminster Sixth Form (1 mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Brewdog pub (within half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (less than half a mile north-east) and LSE Shaw Library (0.5 miles east)
Choosing the right option
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- Work done to the regulations
- Clear written quotes
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Accredited laboratory results
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
How we price Artex removal
Prices vary with:
- The quantity or area
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The type of material and its condition
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Visible markings
- An overall view
- Damaged areas
- Approximate dimensions
You will get a written quote. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
West End questions
Do you work in West End despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it.
Do older homes in West End have asbestos?
If your home in West End was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Either can work: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will recommend one for each room.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
Do you work in West End?
Yes, we do: our area includes West End and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
Other services in West End
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Limits to be aware of
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We need the room cleared
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
What happens
Our team wears protective equipment, and keep the room closed while we work. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you.
- 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
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the work area
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Let us know if something’s broken
Get a quote
Send us the address in West End, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
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Common reasons for Artex jobs in West End
Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings coming down
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
If you are refurbishing flats near Tottenham Court Road station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
What to look for in a quote
- The method and controls
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- The documents you will receive
- What isn’t included
What happens next
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Give us room sizes
- Test every different coating
Avoid these
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site