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Asbestos removal and surveys in EC1P
Planning work on an older property in EC1P? We work in Farringdon and Smithfield and every street in between, with written quotes and paperwork.
Asbestos removal in EC1P
Places in EC1P
What we do in EC1P
Send us photos and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Artex removal across EC1P
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. Typical materials include coated plasterboard, swirl patterns and coated ceiling roses, and people typically contact us about coatings already disturbed and extensions that cut into ceilings.
Our team wears protective equipment, and the room stays closed.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Prices in EC1P
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
How we work in EC1P
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Ask for a quote
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
What’s near Farringdon
We cover homes and workplaces around St John Clerkenwell, Charterhouse Square School and Barbican Conservatory. You’ll also find St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School (within half a mile north), The Castle Public House (within half a mile south-west), St Mary-at-Hill (1.1 miles south-east) and Barts Health Archives (under half a mile south-east). The nearest railway station is close to the centre of Farringdon: Farringdon station. Other landmarks nearby include Finsbury Health Centre (within half a mile north-west) and Montfichet's Tower (0.5 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
- Nearby schools include Central Foundation Boys' School (0.8 miles east)
- Other local spots include County of London (0.6 miles south-east)
Artex removal in EC1P
In EC1P, renovation is when textured ceilings get noticed, in Farringdon and Smithfield and smaller places alike.
Farringdon: In older homes in Farringdon, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. A school like Charterhouse Square School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
A closer look at the materials
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Why people call us in EC1P
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
In older properties, we often see:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Weighing up your options
Testing first can save a lot: a clear result means normal methods.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, clearly stated
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What isn’t included
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
Should you do it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Looking after things afterwards
The surface is left ready for making good.
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Give us room sizes
- Keep pets away
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Common questions in EC1P
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Can I just skim over it?
It’s an option for an intact coating: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
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.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both are options: the right choice depends on the room. We’ll recommend one for each room.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
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.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note