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Asbestos Artex Removal in Edgware, Greater London
Artex removal in Edgware: removal of textured ceilings and walls, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings before plastering
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Artex removal in Edgware
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation, which is why testing first matters in Edgware. From flaking textured ceilings and rented homes refurbished between tenants, we deal with swirl patterns, Artex ceilings and stipple finishes.
Ceilings in Edgware conversions can have more than one coating, so we test each coating. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Area
- Edgware (HA8, NW7, HA7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Duty holders and landlords in Edgware
If your business premises in Edgware were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Places near Edgware
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Edgware properties and textured coatings
Edgware is about 4 miles west of Finchley, in Greater London. We work across Edgware and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Edgware is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We work right across the region, from Edgware to London (11 miles away).
If you are refurbishing a rental near Mill Hill Broadway station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. In older homes in Edgware, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of HA8, NW7 and HA7 and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Station Road, Edgware Road High Street and Hillcrest Avenue or a nearby road, the process is the same. Edgware is on the A5100, so it’s easy for us to reach. Other places close to Edgware we cover include The Hale (1 mile east), Broadfields Estate (1 mile north), Burnt Oak (1 mile south-east), Canons Park (1 mile south-west) and Little Stanmore (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover London (11 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south-east), Marylebone (9 miles south-east), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (9 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles south-east).
Edgware 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.
Other landmarks nearby include Hilfield Castle (3.6 miles north-west) and Elstree and Borehamwood Museum (2.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Darland's Lake and Mill Hill Old Railway Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Edgware include London Academy (0.8 miles west) and The Northgate School (0.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Railway Hotel (0.6 miles south-west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Hendon (2.8 miles south-east)
Materials, one by one
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
After the job
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
After we’ve finished:
- File the test result and waste note
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Each different coating needs testing
Don’ts
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Typical Artex jobs in Edgware
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings before plastering
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Non-domestic buildings like Beit Shvidler Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Comparing quotes
- Any exclusions
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- How fibres will be kept down
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
FAQs for Edgware
Do you work near Mill Hill Broadway station?
Yes, we cover Edgware and the area towards Mill Hill Broadway station, about 1.1 miles south-east.
Do older homes in Edgware have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Edgware may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Can I stay at home while you work?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
The scope of Artex removal
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We need the room cleared
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
Options to consider in Edgware
Test, leave, cover or remove? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is normally better. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why choose us
- Across London and the South East
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Reports and results you can share
- Houses, flats and business premises
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
What happens
We bag and label the waste as we work, for disposal at a permitted site. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a 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
Preparing for the visit
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
Getting a price
Send us the address in Edgware, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
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Prices and what affects them
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- The category of work
- Disposal costs
- Material and condition
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Approximate dimensions
- A clear close-up
- The parking area
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note