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Artex Removal in West Kensington
Artex removal in West Kensington and across Greater London: textured coating testing and removal, with written paperwork.
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Landlord refurbishments
- Loft conversions and extensions
Need Artex removal in West Kensington?
Artex removal near West Kensington
Planning a renovation in West Kensington with textured ceilings? Get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. People often contact us about flaking textured ceilings and ceilings due for plastering or skimming, involving textured walls, stipple finishes and Artex ceilings.
Ceilings in West Kensington conversions can have more than one coating, so we test each coating. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Area
- West Kensington (W14, SW6, SW5)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about Artex removal in West Kensington
Do textured ceilings in West Kensington homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can you work in West Kensington with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Can I just skim over it?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Typical Artex jobs in West Kensington
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
These are some of the things we deal with in West Kensington:
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Landlord refurbishments
- Damaged or cracked coatings
If your home is one of the older properties in West Kensington, near St Cuthbert's or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What your quote should include
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What isn’t included
- Whether VAT is included
For businesses and landlords in West Kensington
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
What affects the price in West Kensington
Every quote reflects:
- Material and condition
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
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
Photos often save us a visit:
- An overall view
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Cracks or breaks
- The parking area
Each job is priced individually. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Textured ceilings in West Kensington
West Kensington is about 1 mile south of Kensington, in Greater London. In West Kensington, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. West Kensington is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
A school like The Fulham Boys School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. For rented flats close to Kensington Olympia station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
We carry out Artex jobs all over W14, SW6 and SW5 and the streets around it. That could mean a property on Sun Road, Star Road and Field Road, wherever it is in West Kensington. We also carry out Artex jobs in North End (1 mile west), Brook Green (1 mile north-west), Fulham (1 mile south), Hammersmith (1 mile west) and Brackenbury Village (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in London (5 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles north-east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (5 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (10 miles north-east).
As a London location, West Kensington 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 Fulham Hospital (0.6 miles south-west) and Hammersmith Broadway (0.8 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Campden Hill and The Long Water.
- Local schools include Avonmore Primary School (under half a mile north)
- Pubs nearby include Seven Stars pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Abdus Salam Library (1.3 miles north-east) and Ladbroke Estate (1.5 miles north)
Weighing up your options
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Reports and results you can share
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
Read how we quote or the cost guide.
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Step by step
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- 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
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Tell us about parking and access
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Getting a price
You will get a written quote. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
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Doing it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
After the job
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
To avoid problems in future:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Test every different coating
- File the test result and waste note
Don’ts
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site