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Artex Removal in Brentford
Looking for Artex removal in Brentford? We work across Brentford and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Artex removal near Brentford
Brentford: your questions answered
Do older homes in Brentford have asbestos?
If your home in Brentford was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work in Brentford despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will explain the options.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Artex removal in Brentford
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry. From landlord refurbishments and coatings damaged by leaks, we deal with textured walls, stipple finishes and swirl patterns and more.
Ceilings in Brentford conversions can have more than one coating, so we test each coating. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Location
- Brentford (TW8, W3, W4, W5)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Which option is right?
A low price may mean shortcuts, which releases fibres. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
How we work in Brentford
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Accredited laboratory results
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Read how we quote and the cost guide.
For businesses and landlords in Brentford
If you manage or own a block in Brentford, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Materials we deal with
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
How it works
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. While we work, the area stays out of bounds.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Let us know where we can park
- Find any old asbestos reports
How to get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will recommend the right option.
Helpful guides
DIY and asbestos
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Why people call us in Brentford
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
Typical jobs in Brentford include:
- Loft conversions
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
If you’re refurbishing flats near Brentford station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Before booking anyone
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Any exclusions
- Whether the job needs notifying
Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- The survey scope
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Material and condition
- How much waste there is
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Damaged areas
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Street parking nearby
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Nearby places to Brentford
What else we do in Brentford
Artex in Brentford homes
Brentford is about 2 miles south of Ealing, in Greater London. We cover Brentford as part of Greater London, for Artex jobs of every size. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Brentford to London (9 miles away).
In older homes in Brentford, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Non-domestic buildings like St Paul's CofE Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Here we cover the TW8, W3, W4 and W5 postcode area. Whether your property is on High Street, Market Place and New Road or a nearby road, we can help. Main roads around Brentford include the A4 and A315, so mention parking if the property is on one. Close by, we cover Brentford End (1 mile south-west), Northfields (1 mile north-west), Gillette Corner (1 mile west), Isleworth (2 miles south-west) and Spring Grove (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles east), Marylebone (7 miles east), Kensington (4 miles east), St Pancras (8 miles east) and Shoreditch (10 miles east).
As a London location, Brentford is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Nearby you will also find Musical Museum (0.5 miles east) and Municipal Borough of Ealing (1.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Kew Gardens Lake and Long Wood.
- Nearby schools include Brentford School for Girls (less than half a mile south-west) and Kew College Prep (1 mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Brook pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Library for Iranian Studies (1.8 miles north-east)
Good to know
Before you book, note that:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials in Brentford
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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