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Asbestos Artex Removal in Hillingdon, Greater London
Artex removal in Hillingdon and across Greater London: textured coating testing and removal.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
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Artex removal in Hillingdon
Planning a renovation in Hillingdon with textured ceilings? Get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. From textured walls before a refit and coatings damaged by DIY, we deal with coated plasterboard, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses.
Ceilings in Hillingdon conversions can have more than one coating, so each may need testing. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Where
- Hillingdon (UB10, UB8, UB9, HA4)
- County
- Greater London
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials, one by one
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
FAQs for Hillingdon
Is the Artex in my Hillingdon home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do you cover Hillingdon and the area around West Drayton station?
Yes. West Drayton station is about 2.2 miles south-west of Hillingdon, and we cover both.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Limits to be aware of
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
Duty holders and landlords in Hillingdon
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
If you run a business from older premises in Hillingdon, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Artex in Hillingdon homes
Hillingdon is about 2 miles north-west of Hayes, in Greater London. We cover Hillingdon as part of Greater London, whatever the size of the job. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 15 miles away.
Older homes across Hillingdon may have coatings added during past renovations. Non-domestic buildings like Abbotsfield School for Boys should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the UB10, UB8, UB9 and HA4 postcode area. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as The Larches, Brampton Road and Clifton Gardens, wherever it is in Hillingdon. You’ll find Hillingdon on the B465 and B467, which makes it simple to get to. Other places close to Hillingdon we cover include Uxbridge (1 mile west), Ickenham (1 mile north), Cowley (2 miles south-west), Yiewsley (2 miles south-west) and Hayes (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in London (15 miles east), City of Westminster (13 miles east), Marylebone (13 miles east), Kensington (11 miles east), St Pancras (14 miles east) and Hampstead (12 miles east).
As a London location, Hillingdon is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Other landmarks nearby include Hillingdon Museum and Archives Services (1.4 miles north-west) and Hillingdon Hospital (1 mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Northala Fields and Gutteridge Wood and Meadows.
- Local schools include Oak Wood School (under half a mile north-east) and Highfield Primary School (within half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Red Lion pub (0.6 miles west)
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
How we work
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a 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 children and pets away on the day
- Find any old asbestos reports
Ask for a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Related guides
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Hillingdon
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, which can make them crumble.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Loft conversions
If you’re refurbishing flats near West Drayton station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Comparing quotes
- The scope of the job, in writing
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
Looking after things afterwards
File the result and the paperwork.
Once we are done:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- File the test result and waste note
- Give us room sizes
- Photos help us quote
What to avoid
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
What else we do in Hillingdon
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Disposal costs
- The quantity or area
- What the material is and its state
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- An idea of size
- The access route
- The parking area
- A close-up from a safe distance
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site