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Artex Removal in Finchley
Found something that might be asbestos in Finchley? We provide testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, explained in plain English.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings already disturbed
- Landlord refurbishments
Artex removal for Finchley
Artex removal around Finchley
Finchley is about 6 miles north of City of Westminster, in Greater London. For Artex jobs in Finchley, tell us about parking and access. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
A school like Manorside Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. If your home is one of the older properties in Finchley, near St Paul's Finchley or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Wherever your property is in N3, N2, N12 and NW11, we can help with Artex removal. That could mean a property on Station Road, Chaplin Square and Market Place. With the B1462 close by, Finchley is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Finchley we cover include Church End (1 mile west), Woodside Park (1 mile north), North Finchley (1 mile north), Friern Barnet (2 miles north-east) and Oakleigh Park (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in 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).
As a London location, Finchley is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
A little further out are Grand Arcade (1 mile north) and Municipal Borough of Finchley (less than half a mile east). Open spaces near Finchley include Highgate Hill and Lakeside Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Bishop Douglass School (0.5 miles south) and Woodhouse College (1 mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Elephant Inn (0.8 miles north)
- Other local spots include Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1.1 miles north)
Artex removal in Finchley
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole than to strip the coating. We’ll explain which suits your rooms. Typical jobs include coatings scraped during DIY and coatings in the way of electrical work, involving textured walls, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in places like Finchley, often painted over many times. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Where
- Finchley (N3, N2, N12, NW11)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Find any old asbestos reports
Get a quote
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we will advise.
Helpful guides
Where asbestos turns up
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
If you are refurbishing a rental near New Southgate station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- VAT, clearly stated
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
What it might be made of
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
For businesses and landlords in Finchley
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Towns and villages near Finchley
Other services in Finchley
After the job
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Keeping things safe:
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Photos help us quote
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
Things not to do
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Test before the builders arrive.
Questions from Finchley
Do you work near New Southgate station?
Yes. New Southgate station is about 1.9 miles north-east of Finchley, and we cover both.
Do you work in Finchley despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
How can I get a price?
Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
What affects the price in Finchley
Prices vary with:
- The type of material and its condition
- Disposal costs
- How easy it is to reach
- The size of the job
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- Street parking nearby
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A clear close-up
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Your options compared
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Why us?
- Clear advice on your options
- Records for your files
- Work done to the regulations
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
See our prices page and published price ranges.
What’s included, and what isn’t
A few things to be aware of:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site