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Asbestos Artex Removal in Church End, Greater London
Need Artex removal in Church End? We cover Church End and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Loft conversions
- Walls before tiling
Asbestos help in Church End
Artex removal in Church End
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through, which is why testing first matters in Church End. From structural work through coated ceilings and damaged or cracked coatings, we cover coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings.
In flats and houses around Church End, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Location
- Church End (N3, N12, NW7)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Afterwards
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Give us room sizes
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Empty the rooms in advance
Avoid these
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Test before the builders arrive.
Limits to be aware of
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- We need the room cleared
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
Materials we deal with
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
Your options compared
Plastering over it avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and it remains in place. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- Domestic and commercial work
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Take a look at how we price jobs and published price ranges.
What we deal with in Church End
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
These are some of the things we deal with in Church End:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
If you are refurbishing a rental near New Southgate station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Before you book anyone
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- What category of work it is
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
Church End questions
Is asbestos common in Church End homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Church End may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is the Artex in my Church End home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many don’t. The only way to know is to test a sample.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
It’s an option for an intact coating: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
For businesses and landlords in Church End
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Church End properties and textured coatings
Church End is about 1 mile west of Finchley, in Greater London. We cover Church End as part of Greater London, whatever the size of the job. Church End is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Church End, near St Margaret's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Non-domestic buildings like Pardes House Grammar School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Artex jobs anywhere in N3, N12 and NW7 start with the postcode and some photos. Streets in the area include The Avenue, Cyprus Road and Gordon Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. For properties just outside Church End, we cover Finchley (1 mile east), Woodside Park (1 mile north), North Finchley (1 mile north-east), Friern Barnet (2 miles north-east) and Oakleigh Park (2 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (8 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south), Marylebone (6 miles south), Kensington (7 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-east).
Church End is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
A little further out are Finchley Memorial Hospital (0.7 miles east) and Grand Arcade (1.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Church End include Darland's Lake and Lakeside Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Church End include Christ's College (0.8 miles south) and Woodhouse College (1.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Elephant Inn (0.9 miles north-east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Finchley (0.6 miles east) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1 mile north)
Places near Church End
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How it works
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Ask for a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
Should you do it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site