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Artex Removal in Hornsey
Looking for Artex removal in Hornsey? We work across Hornsey and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Flaking textured ceilings
Artex removal for Hornsey
Choosing the right option
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why choose us
- Reports and results you can share
- Clear written quotes
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
Artex removal near Hornsey
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We will explain which suits your rooms. Typical jobs include structural work through coated ceilings and coatings scraped during DIY, including coated plasterboard, coated ceiling roses and swirl patterns.
Ceilings in Hornsey conversions can have more than one coating, so each may need testing. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Where
- Hornsey (N8, N22)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Hornsey: your questions answered
Do you cover Hornsey and the area around Hornsey station?
Yes. Hornsey station is close to the centre of Hornsey, and we cover the whole area.
Can you work in Hornsey with London’s parking rules?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it.
Do you work in Hornsey?
We do: our area includes Hornsey and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: many coatings are asbestos-free. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both work; it depends on the room. We will advise for each room.
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.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Afterwards
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Give us room sizes
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Each different coating needs testing
What to avoid
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Places near Hornsey
More for properties in Hornsey
Why people call us in Hornsey
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling.
People normally contact us about one of these:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings already disturbed
If your home is one of the older properties in Hornsey, near Church of Holy Innocents or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What your quote should include
- The documents you will receive
- If the price includes VAT
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
What happens
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Getting a price
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we will advise.
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Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Landlords, managing agents and employers
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.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Textured ceilings in Hornsey
Hornsey is about 3 miles east of Finchley, in Greater London. We cover Hornsey as part of Greater London, whatever the size of the job. We cover 764 places across Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 6 miles away.
A school like St Mary's CofE Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Hornsey station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
We carry out Artex jobs all over N8 and N22 and the streets around it. Local streets include High Street, Brandon Place and Cross Lane; we cover every one. For properties just outside Hornsey, we cover Turnpike Lane (1 mile east), Crouch End (1 mile south-west), Stroud Green (1 mile south-east), Wood Green (1 mile north-east) and Noel Park (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles south), City of Westminster (5 miles south), Marylebone (5 miles south), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (4 miles south) and Shoreditch (5 miles south).
As a London location, Hornsey is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Nearby you’ll also find The Mall Wood Green (0.6 miles north-east) and Hornsey Central Hospital (0.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Darland's Lake and Highgate Hill.
- Nearby schools include Greig City Academy (less than half a mile east) and Greek Secondary School of London (0.9 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Great Northern Railway pub (less than half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Wood Green (0.9 miles north)
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- How many samples are needed
- How much there is
- Travel and parking
- What the material is and its state
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- How we’d reach it
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A photo of the whole area
You’ll get a written quote. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site