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Artex Removal in Hampstead Garden Suburb
Artex removal for Hampstead Garden Suburb: textured coating testing and removal. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Need Artex removal in Hampstead Garden Suburb?
About our artex removal in Hampstead Garden Suburb
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. Whether it’s coatings damaged by DIY and walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit, we deal with coated plasterboard, Artex ceilings and stipple finishes and more.
In flats and houses around Hampstead Garden Suburb, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, often painted over many times. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Hampstead Garden Suburb (NW11, N2, N3)
- County
- Greater London
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Textured ceilings in Hampstead Garden Suburb
Hampstead Garden Suburb is about 1 mile south-west of East Finchley, in Greater London. For Artex jobs in Hampstead Garden Suburb, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Hampstead Garden Suburb is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 7 miles away.
In older homes in Hampstead Garden Suburb, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For a school such as The Henrietta Barnett School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Anywhere in NW11, N2 and N3, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your property could be on Maya Road, Oakwood Road and Bigwood Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Hampstead Garden Suburb. Hampstead Garden Suburb is on the A1, which makes it simple to get to. We also carry out Artex jobs in Temple Fortune (1 mile west), East Finchley (1 mile north-east), Golders Green (1 mile south-west), North End (1 mile south) and Vale of Health (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south), Marylebone (5 miles south), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (5 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-east).
Hampstead Garden Suburb 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.
Well-known places in the area include Municipal Borough of Finchley (1.2 miles north) and Jewish Museum - Finchley (0.9 miles north). Open spaces near Hampstead Garden Suburb include Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
- Schools near Hampstead Garden Suburb include Brookland Infant and Nursery School (0.5 miles north) and The King Alfred School (0.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Old White Lion pub (0.9 miles east)
After the job
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, with a consignment note.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- File the test result and waste note
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Test every different coating
- Give us room sizes
Things not to do
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
DIY and asbestos
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Step by step
Our team wears protective equipment, and keep the room closed while we work. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
Getting a price
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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How we price Artex removal
Prices vary with:
- Parking and access charges
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Disposal costs
- How easy it is to reach
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Sending photos
When you send photos, these help most:
- An idea of size
- Cracks or breaks
- Labels, if any
- How we’d reach it
Each job is priced individually. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
Places near Hampstead Garden Suburb
What else we do in Hampstead Garden Suburb
Materials, one by one
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Choosing the right option
Test, leave, cover or remove? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is generally best. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why choose us
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Read how we price jobs or published price ranges.
What’s included, and what is not
Before booking, note that:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials in Hampstead Garden Suburb
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
What we deal with in Hampstead Garden Suburb
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings before plastering
- Textured walls before a refit
If you’re refurbishing flats near Brent Cross West station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What your quote should include
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Which areas and materials are covered
Common questions in Hampstead Garden Suburb
Do you cover Hampstead Garden Suburb and the area around Brent Cross West station?
Yes, we cover Hampstead Garden Suburb and the area towards Brent Cross West station, about 2.1 miles south-west.
Do you work in Hampstead Garden Suburb despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it.
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 you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site