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Asbestos Artex Removal in Westbourne, Greater London
Artex removal in Westbourne and across Greater London: textured coating testing and removal.
- Ceilings coming down
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Asbestos help in Westbourne
Artex removal in Westbourne
Planning a renovation in Westbourne with textured ceilings? Get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. People often contact us about ceilings due for plastering or skimming and structural work through coated ceilings, involving swirl patterns, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in towns and villages like Westbourne, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- Westbourne (W2, W11, W9)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Westbourne
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Loft conversions
If your home is one of the older properties in Westbourne, near St Stephen's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Before booking anyone
- What category of work it is
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- Which areas and materials are covered
- If the price includes VAT
Textured ceilings in Westbourne
Westbourne is about 1 mile north of Kensington, in Greater London. In Westbourne, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We work in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you’re refurbishing a rental near London Paddington station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. A school like St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the W2, W11 and W9 postcode area. Local streets include Salem Road, Acklam Road and Morgan Road; we cover every one. Westbourne sits on or near the A404 and A4206; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. For properties just outside Westbourne, we cover Westbourne Green (1 mile north-east), Bayswater (1 mile south), Little Venice (1 mile north-east), Maida Vale (1 mile north) and Paddington Green (1 mile east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (5 miles east), St Pancras (3 miles east), Shoreditch (5 miles east), Walthamstow (9 miles north-east), Hoxton (5 miles east) and Whitechapel (5 miles east).
Westbourne 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.
Other landmarks nearby include Montfichet's Tower (4.1 miles east) and Kensington Arcade (1.1 miles south). The countryside around Westbourne includes Campden Hill and Greville Place nature reserve.
- Schools near Westbourne include Westminster Academy (under half a mile north-east) and Maida Vale School (0.9 miles north)
- Local pubs include Cock and Bottle pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Ladbroke Estate (0.5 miles south-west) and Abdus Salam Library (1.5 miles south-east)
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Westbourne questions
Could my house in Westbourne contain asbestos?
If your home in Westbourne was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do textured ceilings in Westbourne homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
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.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, so we quote after testing.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Either can work: the right choice depends on the room. We will recommend one for each room.
Your options compared
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
What you get
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
See our prices page and the cost guide.
What we do and don’t cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- We need the room cleared
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
After the job
The surface is left ready for making good.
Going forward:
- File the test result and waste note
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Send photos of the coatings
- Plan around the closed rooms
Don’ts
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
What it costs
Our quotes take into account:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- How easy it is to reach
- The size of the job
- Licensed or non-licensed
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- How we’d reach it
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Visible markings
- A rough size or measurement
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
How it works
Our team wears protective equipment, and keep the room closed while we work. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Move things out of the way carefully
Ask for a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Westbourne, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note