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Artex Removal for Harmondsworth
Artex removal for properties in Harmondsworth and Greater London: textured coating testing and removal, with written paperwork.
- Loft conversions
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings coming down
Asbestos help in Harmondsworth
After the job
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
A few practical points:
- File the test result and waste note
- Each different coating needs testing
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Keep pets out of the work area
Avoid these
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
About our artex removal in Harmondsworth
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. People often contact us about textured walls before a refit and extensions that cut into ceilings, involving Artex ceilings, coated plasterboard and textured walls.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in places like Harmondsworth, often painted over many times. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Harmondsworth (UB7, TW6)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we deal with in Harmondsworth
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
These come up again and again:
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Damaged or cracked coatings
A school like Harmondsworth Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
What your quote should include
- VAT, clearly stated
- Any exclusions
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
A closer look at the materials
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
The process
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Get a quote
Each job is priced individually. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
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Limits to be aware of
To be clear about the scope:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- We need the room cleared
- Other materials may need their own approach
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
Options to consider in Harmondsworth
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why choose us
- Reports and results you can share
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
Towns and villages near Harmondsworth
Also in Harmondsworth
Textured ceilings in Harmondsworth
Harmondsworth is about 1 mile south-west of West Drayton, in Greater London. Harmondsworth is within our Greater London area, for Artex jobs of every size. We work in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 17 miles away.
For rented flats close to Heathrow Terminal 5 Rail station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. In older homes in Harmondsworth, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the UB7 and TW6 postcode area. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Moor Lane, Hatch Lane and High Street or the roads around them, wherever it is in Harmondsworth. For properties just outside Harmondsworth, we cover Longford (1 mile south-west), Sipson (1 mile north-east), Heathrow (2 miles south-east), Harlington (2 miles east) and Stanwell (2 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as City of Westminster (14 miles east), Marylebone (14 miles east), Kensington (12 miles east), Hampstead (14 miles east), Ruislip (7 miles north-east) and Brompton (14 miles east).
Harmondsworth 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.
Nearby you will also find British Airways Heritage Collection (3.5 miles north) and Harlington (1.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Crane Meadows and Staines Reservoirs.
- Nearby schools include Harlington Community School (2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Five Bells Inn (less than half a mile north)
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The size of the job
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The type of material and its condition
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- How we’d reach it
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Cracks or breaks
- An idea of size
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Duty holders and landlords in Harmondsworth
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Harmondsworth: your questions answered
Do you work near Heathrow Terminal 5 Rail station?
Yes, we cover Harmondsworth and the area towards Heathrow Terminal 5 Rail station, about 1 mile south.
Is asbestos common in Harmondsworth homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site