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Artex Removal for Edgware Bury
Artex removal in Edgware Bury, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Walls before tiling
Artex removal for Edgware Bury
What it might be made of
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
How artex removal works in Edgware Bury
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. Typical materials include Artex ceilings, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns, and typical jobs are loft conversions and extensions and coatings damaged by leaks.
In flats and houses around Edgware Bury, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. We only recommend work that’s needed.
- Where
- Edgware Bury (HA8)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price Artex removal
We base our quote on:
- The quantity or area
- How much waste there is
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Travel and parking
Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Sending photos
Photos often save us a visit:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- An overall view
- Cracks or breaks
- Where we could park
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Nearby places to Edgware Bury
What else we do in Edgware Bury
Textured ceilings in Edgware Bury
Edgware Bury is about 1 mile north-west of Edgware, in Greater London. Edgware Bury has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We work in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Edgware Bury to London (about 12 miles away).
For rented flats close to Elstree & Borehamwood station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. If your home is one of the older properties in Edgware Bury, near St Andrew or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Anywhere in HA8, we can help with Artex removal. Close by, we cover Broadfields Estate (1 mile south-east), Edgware (1 mile south-east), The Hale (1 mile south-east) and Canons Park (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover London (12 miles south-east), City of Westminster (10 miles south-east), Marylebone (10 miles south-east), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (10 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles south-east).
As a London location, Edgware Bury is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Nearby you will also find Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (1 mile west) and Elstree and Borehamwood Museum (1.6 miles north). Within reach you will find Edgware Way Grassland and Darland's Lake.
- Nearby schools include London Academy (0.9 miles south)
What happens
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Clear the way to the work area
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Edgware Bury questions
Do you cover Edgware Bury and the area around Elstree & Borehamwood station?
Yes. Elstree & Borehamwood station is about 1.3 miles north of Edgware Bury, and we cover both.
Could my house in Edgware Bury contain asbestos?
Any home in Edgware Bury built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both work; it depends on the room. We’ll explain the options.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Your options compared
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why people choose us
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Records for your files
- Accredited laboratory results
Responsibilities for owners
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
For managing agents and freeholders in Edgware Bury, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Looking after things afterwards
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Test every different coating
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Send photos of the coatings
Avoid these
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
What we do and do not cover
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials in Edgware Bury
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
Why people call us in Edgware Bury
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings already disturbed
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
For a school such as Broadfields Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the job needs notifying
- The scope of the job, in writing
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note