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Artex Removal for Hatch End
Found something that might be asbestos in Hatch End? Our service covers removal of textured ceilings and walls, with clear advice at each step.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Rented flats before redecoration
Artex removal near Hatch End
Artex removal near Hatch End
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry. Typical jobs include ceilings before plastering and loft conversions and extensions, including Artex ceilings, coated plasterboard and textured walls.
In London conversions like those in Hatch End, one ceiling may have several coatings from different decades, so each may need testing. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Area
- Hatch End (HA5, HA2, HA3)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Your options compared
A low price may mean shortcuts, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why choose us
- Records for your files
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
See how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Places near Hatch End
What else we do in Hatch End
Should you do it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
The process
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible and bagged or wrapped. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Related guides
Good to know
Worth knowing before you book:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
Typical Artex jobs in Hatch End
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
These are some of the things we deal with in Hatch End:
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings scraped during DIY
A school like Pinner Park Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
What to look for in a quote
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Whether VAT is included
- The scope of the job, in writing
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
Textured ceilings in Hatch End
Hatch End is in Greater London. Hatch End has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We work in 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Hatch End to London (about 14 miles away).
In older homes in Hatch End, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For rented flats close to Hatch End station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Here we cover the HA5, HA2 and HA3 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Love Lane, Moss Lane and Tudor Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. We also carry out Artex jobs in Headstone (1 mile east), South Oxhey (2 miles north-west), Harrow Weald (2 miles east), Carpenders Park (2 miles north) and Belmont (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also work in London (14 miles south-east), City of Westminster (11 miles south-east), Marylebone (11 miles south-east), Kensington (10 miles south-east), St Pancras (12 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (14 miles east).
Hatch End 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 Heath Robinson Museum (0.8 miles south-west) and Hilfield Castle (4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Harrow Weald Common and Northala Fields.
- Nearby schools include Nower Hill High School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Moon & Sixpence pub (0.5 miles north)
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- How easy it is to reach
- Parking and access charges
- How much there is
- How much waste there is
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Sending photos
For a quick quote, include:
- Visible markings
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- How we’d reach it
- Damaged areas
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form; it helps us quote accurately.
After we’ve finished in Hatch End
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Give us room sizes
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Keep pets away
Things not to do
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Questions from Hatch End
Is asbestos common in Hatch End homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Hatch End can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work in Hatch End despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. You’ll get available dates with the quote.
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.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not until it’s been tested. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Is my textured ceiling in Hatch End asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many do not. The only way to know is to test a sample.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site