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Artex Removal in Hanwell
Artex removal for properties in Hanwell and Greater London: removal of textured ceilings and walls, with written paperwork.
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
Asbestos help in Hanwell
What happens
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, with no sanding or dry scraping. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Getting a price
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
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How artex removal works in Hanwell
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation. Whether it’s ceilings coming down and walls before tiling, we deal with stipple finishes, coated plasterboard and textured walls.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in towns and villages like Hanwell, often painted over many times. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Area
- Hanwell (W7, W13, UB2)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near Hanwell
Other services in Hanwell
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- How many samples are needed
- Parking and access charges
- The quantity or area
- Access to the area
Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- Approximate dimensions
- The access route
- Visible markings
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
To get 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.
For businesses and landlords in Hanwell
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Doing it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Hanwell questions
Can you work in Hanwell 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.
Do you cover Hanwell and the area around Hanwell station?
Yes, we cover Hanwell, including the streets around Hanwell station.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Only once you know it’s clear. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Can I just skim over it?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it first, and record that it’s there.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
Materials we deal with
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Hanwell properties and textured coatings
Hanwell is about 1 mile west of Ealing, in Greater London. Properties in Hanwell range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Hanwell is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our area stretches from Hanwell to London (about 10 miles away).
In older homes in Hanwell, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Non-domestic buildings like St Joseph's Catholic Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings.
Here we cover the W7, W13 and UB2 postcode area. That could mean a property on Park Road, Green Lane and Felix Road. With the A4001 close by, Hanwell is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover West Ealing (1 mile west), Ealing (1 mile east), Dormers Wells (1 mile north-west), South Ealing (1 mile south-east) and Pitshanger (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles east), Marylebone (8 miles east), Kensington (6 miles east), St Pancras (10 miles east) and Shoreditch (11 miles east).
As a London location, Hanwell 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 Treaty Centre (3 miles south) and Ealing Hospital (within half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include Middle Lake and Castlebar Hill.
- Local schools include Drayton Manor High School (0.5 miles north) and Cuckoo Schools (0.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Kings Arms (within half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Ealing (1.3 miles east)
What we deal with in Hanwell
Older coatings are often painted over many times, so age is hard to judge.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings scraped during DIY
For rented flats close to Hanwell station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
After the job
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
To avoid problems in future:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Test every different coating
Things not to do
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Which option is right?
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why choose us
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Accredited laboratory results
- Clear advice on your options
- Waste paperwork for every removal
Take a look at how we quote or the cost guide.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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