Artex Removal

Artex removal in Islington, Greater London

Professional, fixed-price Artex removal for homeowners, landlords, letting agents and property developers in Islington and across Greater London.

  • Covering Holloway, Canonbury and all of Islington
  • Experienced, local teams
  • Fast replies, usually the same day
  • One fixed price, agreed up front

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Service
Artex removal
Location
Islington, Greater London (London)
Postcodes
N1, N5, N7, N19, EC1
Areas
Holloway, Canonbury, Barnsbury, Archway, Tufnell Park, Upper Holloway
Typical cost
Skimming over Artex on a typical bedroom ceiling usually costs £300 to £550. Asbestos sample testing is usually £30 to £80 per sample. Full removal is usually £25 to £45 per square metre for non-asbestos coatings.
Quotes
Free and fixed-price, usually the same day

Artex removal across Islington and Greater London

Islington is a densely built inner north London borough known for Upper Street's restaurants and theatres, Georgian squares and a mix of expensive period homes and council estates. We know the area well: we provide Artex removal for homeowners, landlords, letting agents and property developers across Islington, including Holloway, Canonbury and Barnsbury.

Getting Artex removal sorted in Islington should not be a hassle. Send us the basics and we will reply with a firm, fixed quote.

We regularly deal with Georgian terraces, Victorian conversions and council-built flats. Each one brings its own access and timing considerations, which is why we price from the details you send.

In Islington we regularly see swirl and stipple ceilings in hallways, landings and bedrooms that owners want brought up to date before selling or letting.

Landlords and letting agents in Islington often have Artex skimmed between tenancies, because a smooth ceiling is far easier to repaint and keep looking fresh.

Artex removal in Islington: FAQs

Do you cover my Islington postcode?

We cover all Islington postcodes, including N1, N5, N7, N19 and EC1. If you are on the edge of Islington, let us know your postcode and we will check.

How much does Artex removal cost in Islington?

Prices vary with the job. Prices in Islington depend on the scope of the work and access, so send your details for an exact fixed price. Our cost guide gives typical UK prices.

How quickly can you start in Islington?

Most Islington enquiries get a reply the same day, and the majority of bookings can be scheduled within a week or two. Urgent work can often be fitted in sooner.

How do I get a quote in Islington?

Simply use the quote form with your postcode, a short description of what you need and any timing needs. If you have photos, they help us price accurately.

Is it better to skim over Artex or remove it?

Skimming over is usually the best option. It is quicker, cheaper and leaves the coating sealed and undisturbed underneath, which is the safest approach if there is any chance of asbestos. Full removal makes sense when you need to get back to the original surface, for example before structural work or rewiring.

Covering all of Islington

We cover every part of Islington, including Holloway, Canonbury, Barnsbury, Archway, Tufnell Park and Upper Holloway.

Postcode districts we regularly work in such as N1, N5, N7, N19 and EC1, along with the surrounding areas.

With the A1, A501 and A503 serving the area, our teams can reach Islington quickly from across Greater London.

We are often around Business Design Centre and Emirates Stadium, as well as residential parts of Archway and Tufnell Park.

  • Holloway
  • Canonbury
  • Barnsbury
  • Archway
  • Tufnell Park
  • Upper Holloway
  • Finsbury Park
  • Clerkenwell
  • Pentonville
  • Angel
  • Highbury

Postcodes:

  • N1
  • N5
  • N7
  • N19
  • EC1

What we can do in Islington

Across Islington and Greater London, we can help with:

See everything we offer or read our cost guide.

Before you book in Islington

Before you book, let us know your timing. If there is a date you need to hit, such as a sale completing, an inspection or an event in Islington, we will work back from it.

The process is quick: fill in the form, we reply with a price the same day in most cases, you confirm, and a local team completes the job in Islington on the agreed date.

Why Islington customers choose us

Our Islington customers want three things: a fair fixed price, clear communication and work done right first time. That is what we focus on.

  • Clear pricing
  • Safety first
  • Smooth, flat finish

What to have ready for your Islington quote

  • Buy contract matt emulsion for the mist coat rather than vinyl paint
  • Find out roughly when the property was built or last decorated
  • Have any textured coating applied before 2000 sampled and lab tested before work
  • Decide whether you want a skim over, overboarding or full removal
  • Get a written quote that lists testing, preparation, plastering, repairs and waste

New to this? Our glossary explains the jargon, and our guides cover costs and what to expect.

Areas near Islington

As well as Islington, we regularly cover these nearby areas:

See all Artex removal locations in London or every area we cover.

Get your free Islington quote

Send us the details using the quote form. We cover all of Islington and Greater London, and we aim to reply the same day.

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From the blog: Can you paint over Artex? Best paint, rollers and technique. Drilling into Artex: fitting downlights, alarms and fixings safely.

Further reading: How to choose an Artex removal contractor. Artex and asbestos.

Last updated 6 November 2026