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Artex Removal in White City
Any pre-2000 building in White City may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers textured coating testing and removal.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings before plastering
Artex removal near White City
About our artex removal in White City
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. From ceilings due for plastering or skimming and loft conversions and extensions, we deal with Artex ceilings, coated ceiling roses and swirl patterns.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in areas like White City, often painted over many times. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Where
- White City (W12, W11, W10)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, which can make them crumble.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings damaged by DIY
If your home is one of the older properties in White City, near St Michael and St George or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Questions to ask before booking
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
Artex removal around White City
White City is about 1 mile north-west of Kensington, in Greater London. We cover White City as part of Greater London, for Artex jobs of every size. White City is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 6 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like Ark Swift Primary Academy should already have records of any textured coatings. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Shepherds Bush station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
We cover Artex jobs across the W12, W11 and W10 postcode area. Whether your property is on Bard Road, Wood Lane and Abdale Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. For properties just outside White City, we cover Shepherd's Bush (1 mile south), Notting Dale (1 mile east), North Kensington (1 mile north), Notting Hill (1 mile east) and Kensal Town (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles east), St Pancras (5 miles east), Shoreditch (6 miles east) and Walthamstow (10 miles north-east).
White City 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.
Other landmarks nearby include Westfield London (less than half a mile south) and Princess Louise Hospital (0.5 miles north). Open spaces near White City include The Long Water and Greville Place nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include Kensington Aldridge Academy (under half a mile east) and Star Chamber Academy (0.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Favourite pub (0.5 miles south-east)
- Local facilities include Ladbroke Estate (0.8 miles east) and Polish Library POSK in London (1.4 miles south-west)
Responsibilities for owners
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in White City must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Good to know
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Places near White City
What else we do in White City
Can I do it myself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Options to consider in White City
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first. Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
What you get
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Work done to the regulations
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Domestic and commercial work
White City questions
Do you work near Shepherds Bush station?
Yes, we cover White City and the area towards Shepherds Bush station, about 0.5 miles south-east.
Is the Artex in my White City home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Is my textured ceiling in White City asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings do not contain asbestos. A test will tell you.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, so we quote after testing.
How we price Artex removal
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- The survey scope
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Waste quantity and disposal
- What the material is and its state
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Approximate dimensions
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A close-up from a safe distance
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Step by step
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and the room stays closed. The work area is kept clear while we are working.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and 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
Getting ready
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Tell us about parking and access
How to get a quote
Send us the address in White City, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
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What happens next
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Give us room sizes
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
What to avoid
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site