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Asbestos Artex Removal in Cricklewood, Greater London
Artex removal in Cricklewood: Artex removal, with testing first. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Loft conversions
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What it might be made of
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Artex removal near Cricklewood
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. Whether it’s loft conversions and walls before tiling, we deal with coated plasterboard, textured walls and coated ceiling roses.
In London conversions like those in Cricklewood, one ceiling may have several coatings from different decades, so each may need testing. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need.
- Where
- Cricklewood (NW2, NW6, NW10)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Also near Cricklewood
What else we do in Cricklewood
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Artex in Cricklewood homes
Cricklewood is about 1 mile north-west of Kilburn, in Greater London. Cricklewood has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Cricklewood is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We work right across the region, from Cricklewood to London (about 7 miles away).
For a school such as Anson Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. Older homes across Cricklewood may have coatings added during past renovations.
Here we cover the NW2, NW6 and NW10 postcode area. Whether your property is on Ivy Road, Walm Lane and Dean Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. You will find Cricklewood on the A407, which makes it simple to get to. Close by, we cover Brondesbury (1 mile south-east), Willesden (1 mile south-west), Dollis Hill (1 mile north-west), Willesden Green (1 mile south-west) and Neasden (1 mile west). We also cover nearby towns such as London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (4 miles south-east), Marylebone (4 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (5 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles east).
As a London location, Cricklewood is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Other landmarks nearby include Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.5 miles north) and Brent Museum and Archives (0.7 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Parliament Hill and Westbere Copse.
- Nearby schools include Hampstead School (0.5 miles east) and Brondesbury College (0.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown Public House (under half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include Frognal and Fitzjohns (1.4 miles east)
The scope of Artex removal
A few things to be aware of:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We need the room cleared
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Why people call us in Cricklewood
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
For rented flats close to Cricklewood station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What to look for in a quote
- What paperwork you get
- What isn’t included
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
The process
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- 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
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Before we arrive
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The size of the job
- Parking and access charges
- How much waste there is
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Damaged areas
- Labels, if any
- How we’d reach it
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Cricklewood: your questions answered
Is the Artex in my Cricklewood home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can you work in Cricklewood with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then get advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Is my textured ceiling in Cricklewood asbestos?
Not necessarily: many coatings are asbestos-free. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both are options: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will advise room by room.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
After we’ve finished in Cricklewood
The surface is left ready for making good.
Once we’re done:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Send photos of the coatings
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Empty the rooms in advance
Avoid these
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site