Greater London · England
Artex Removal in Westminster
Artex removal for properties in Westminster and Greater London: Artex removal, with testing first.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Walls before tiling
Get a quote for Westminster
Common questions in Westminster
Can you work in Westminster 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.
Could my house in Westminster contain asbestos?
Any home in Westminster built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. Often you can stay in other rooms.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Artex removal for Westminster properties
If your renovation in Westminster involves textured ceilings, get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. From ceilings before downlights go in and ceilings before plastering, we deal with textured walls, Artex ceilings and swirl patterns.
Ceilings in Westminster conversions can have more than one coating, so we test each coating. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Where
- Westminster (SW1P, W1J, SW1V)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Doing it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
How it works
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Ensure we can get to the area
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
How we price Artex removal
Every quote reflects:
- The quantity or area
- The type of material and its condition
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How many samples are needed
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- An overall view
- Approximate dimensions
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Westminster properties and textured coatings
Westminster is about 1 mile south-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. For Artex jobs in Westminster, tell us about parking and access. We work in 764 places across Greater London.
If your home is one of the older properties in Westminster, near Christ Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Non-domestic buildings like Harris Westminster Sixth Form should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
We cover Artex jobs across the SW1P, W1J and SW1V postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Eaton Lane, Wilton Road and Castle Lane or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Main roads around Westminster include the A4 and A202, so mention parking if the property is on one. If your property is just outside Westminster, we also cover Millbank (1 mile north), Victoria (1 mile south-west), Pimlico (1 mile south), Vauxhall (1 mile south-east) and Lambeth (1 mile south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Kensington (3 miles west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles north-east) and Hampstead (4 miles north-west).
As a London location, Westminster is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Well-known places in the area include Baynard's Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Kingly Court (0.9 miles north). The countryside around Westminster includes Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include Blewcoat School (less than half a mile south-west) and St Matthew's School (within half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Grafton Arms (under half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Westminster St Margaret and St John (less than half a mile north) and London Library (0.6 miles north)
More for properties in Westminster
Materials, one by one
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
What happens next
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- File the test result and waste note
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Send photos of the coatings
- Plan around the closed rooms
Don’ts
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Good to know
Worth knowing before booking:
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
Choosing the right option
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why people choose us
- Domestic and commercial work
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Identify first, remove only when needed
Read how we quote and published price ranges.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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