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Asbestos Artex Removal in Colindale, Greater London
Artex removal for properties in Colindale and Greater London: Artex removal, with testing first.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Loft conversions
- Walls before tiling
Artex removal for Colindale
Textured ceilings in Colindale
Colindale is about 1 mile south-east of Burnt Oak, in Greater London. In Colindale, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We cover 764 places across Greater London. We work right across the region, from Colindale to London (about 9 miles away).
If you are refurbishing a rental near Hendon station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Older homes across Colindale may have coatings added during past renovations.
Artex jobs anywhere in NW9, NW4 and HA8 start with the postcode and some photos. Whether your property is on Cecil Road, Booth Road and Ajax Avenue or a nearby road, we can help. With the A5150 close by, Colindale is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include West Hendon (1 mile south), The Hyde (1 mile south), The Burroughs (1 mile east), Hendon (1 mile south-east) and Kingsbury (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in London (9 miles south-east), City of Westminster (7 miles south-east), Marylebone (7 miles south-east), Kensington (7 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles south-east).
Colindale is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Well-known places in the area include Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-east) and Municipal Borough of Hendon (0.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
- Schools near Colindale include Saracens High School (0.5 miles north) and Kisharon College (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Moon Under Water pub (under half a mile south)
How artex removal works in Colindale
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. Typical jobs include coatings scraped during DIY and ceilings coming down, including textured walls, swirl patterns and coated ceiling roses.
Ceilings in Colindale conversions can have more than one coating, so each may need testing. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Where
- Colindale (NW9, NW4, HA8)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Colindale
Other services in Colindale
For businesses and landlords in Colindale
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Doing it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
How we price Artex removal
What drives the price:
- How much waste there is
- The quantity or area
- How easy it is to reach
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Approximate dimensions
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
The scope of Artex removal
Worth knowing before you book:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
Common questions in Colindale
Do textured ceilings in Colindale homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Is asbestos common in Colindale homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Colindale may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Do you cover Colindale?
Yes, we do: our area includes Colindale and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description and we will quote.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings generally aren’t licensed.
How we work
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Dig out previous surveys
Ask for a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
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After we’ve finished in Colindale
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
After we have finished:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- File the test result and waste note
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Don’ts
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Materials, one by one
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Weighing up your options
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Why people choose us
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Across London and the South East
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Read our prices page and published price ranges.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site