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Asbestos removal and surveys in W1G
We cover every part of the W1G postcode district, including Fitzrovia. We survey, test and remove asbestos, with written paperwork.
Asbestos surveys and removal in W1G
Where we work in W1G
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Artex removal in W1G: what to expect
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. We often deal with swirl patterns, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard, and people normally contact us about walls before tiling and rented flats before redecoration.
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and the room stays closed.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
What you will pay
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
How we work in W1G
- No removal until we know what it is
- Accredited laboratory results
- Clear advice on your options
- Reports and results you can share
Ask for a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Landmarks near Fitzrovia
We cover homes and workplaces around UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies, Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ and Whitefield's Tabernacle and the streets around them. You will also find Carpenters Arms (within half a mile south-east), All Souls CofE Primary School (less than half a mile south), St Anne's Churchyard (0.8 miles south) and Wellcome Library (less than half a mile north-east). There’s a railway station close to the centre of Fitzrovia: London Euston station. Other landmarks nearby include Brunswick Centre (0.6 miles east) and London Foot Hospital (less than half a mile south-west). Within reach you’ll find St. James's Park Lake and Primrose Hill.
- Local facilities include Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (0.8 miles south-east)
Textured ceilings across W1G
Across W1G, renovations often uncover textured coatings, in Fitzrovia and smaller places alike.
Fitzrovia: Non-domestic buildings like All Souls CofE Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. Older homes across Fitzrovia may have coatings added during past renovations.
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
What we deal with in W1G
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings before plastering
How we price Artex removal
Quotes vary because of:
- The quantity or area
- Licensed or non-licensed
- What the material is and its state
- How many samples are needed
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- The access route
- Where we could park
- An idea of size
- A wide shot showing where the material is
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Good to know
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- We need the room cleared
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
Looking after things afterwards
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, with a consignment note.
- Each different coating needs testing
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Keep pets out of the work area
Test before the builders arrive.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Common questions in W1G
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Can I stay at home while you work?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site