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Asbestos Artex Removal in Hayes, Greater London
Artex removal in Hayes: Artex removal, with testing first. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Damaged or cracked coatings
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About our artex removal in Hayes
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Hayes, 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 textured walls before a refit and ceilings due for plastering or skimming, we deal with textured walls, swirl patterns and stipple finishes and more.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in places like Hayes, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Area
- Hayes (UB3, UB4, UB8, UB10)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
For businesses and landlords in Hayes
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
What we deal with in Hayes
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights releases fibres.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Ceilings before skimming
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
If you are refurbishing flats near Hayes & Harlington station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Questions to ask before you book
- The method and controls
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- The scope of the job, in writing
Materials we deal with
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Hayes properties and textured coatings
Hayes is about 8 miles east of Slough, in Greater London. Homes, landlords and businesses in Hayes contact us for Artex jobs. Hayes is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. We work right across the region, from Hayes to London (14 miles away).
For a school such as Fountain House Hotel, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. In older homes in Hayes, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Anywhere in UB3, UB4, UB8 and UB10, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Church Road, Drenon Square and Townfield Square, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Hayes is on the A312, so it’s easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Hillingdon (2 miles north-west), Yiewsley (2 miles west), West Drayton (2 miles west), Cowley (3 miles west) and Uxbridge (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover London (14 miles east), City of Westminster (12 miles east), Marylebone (12 miles east), Kensington (9 miles east), St Pancras (13 miles east) and Shoreditch (15 miles east).
As a London location, Hayes is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Well-known places in the area include Hillingdon Museum and Archives Services (3.2 miles north-west) and Hayes Cottage Hospital (less than half a mile north). Green spaces nearby include Middle Lake and Yeading Brook Meadows.
- Schools near Hayes include Dr Triplett's CofE Primary School (under half a mile north-east) and Rosedale College (0.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Botwell Inn (0.5 miles south)
Common questions in Hayes
Do older homes in Hayes have asbestos?
If your home in Hayes was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Hayes and the area around Hayes & Harlington station?
Yes, we cover Hayes and the area towards Hayes & Harlington station, about 0.9 miles south.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Do you cover Hayes?
Yes, Hayes is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
What’s included, and what isn’t
A few things to be aware of:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other materials may need their own approach
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
What happens
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
How to prepare
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Should you do it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Prices and what affects them
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- The size of the job
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The type of material and its condition
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Photos that help
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- The parking area
- Approximate dimensions
- An overall view
- How we’d reach it
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Why people choose us
- Houses, flats and business premises
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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