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Asbestos Artex Removal in Ickenham, Greater London
Worried about asbestos in Ickenham? Our service covers Artex removal, with testing first, with clear advice at each step.
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Loft conversions
Artex removal in Ickenham
About our artex removal in Ickenham
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. A small sample tells you which you have, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. Whether it’s walls before tiling and loft conversions, we deal with stipple finishes, textured walls and coated plasterboard and more.
In London conversions like those in Ickenham, one ceiling may have several coatings from different decades, so each may need testing. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- Ickenham (UB10)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- The size of the job
- Access to the area
- Disposal costs
- Travel and parking
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Sending photos
Photos often save us a visit:
- Where we could park
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Approximate dimensions
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
DIY and asbestos
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Artex removal around Ickenham
Ickenham is about 1 mile north of Hillingdon, in Greater London. If your Artex job is in Ickenham, let us know about access when you get in touch. Ickenham is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We work right across the region, from Ickenham to London (about 16 miles away).
For rented flats close to West Ruislip station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Non-domestic buildings like The Douay Martyrs Catholic School should already have records of any textured coatings.
Artex jobs anywhere in UB10 start with the postcode and some photos. Local streets include Long Lane, Court Road and The Avenue; we cover every one. Neighbouring places we cover include Hillingdon (1 mile south), Ruislip Gardens (2 miles east), New Denham (2 miles west), Newyears Green (2 miles north) and Uxbridge (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (13 miles east), Marylebone (13 miles east), Kensington (11 miles east), St Pancras (14 miles east), Hampstead (12 miles east) and Brompton (13 miles east).
As a London location, Ickenham 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 Hospital (2.3 miles south) and The Chimes (1.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Ickenham includes Northala Fields and Horse Shoe Bay.
- Nearby schools include Glebe Primary School (0.5 miles east) and Vyners School (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Tichenham Inn (0.5 miles north)
Towns and villages near Ickenham
More for properties in Ickenham
Duty holders and landlords in Ickenham
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Ickenham questions
Do older homes in Ickenham have asbestos?
Any home in Ickenham built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you work in Ickenham with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Can I stay at home while you work?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Typical Artex jobs in Ickenham
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Older homes across Ickenham may have coatings added during past renovations.
What to look for in a quote
- The documents you will receive
- Suitable insurance for the work
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- The method and controls
Looking after things afterwards
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Each different coating needs testing
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep the results and paperwork
Avoid these
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
What it might be made of
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
The process
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
Get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Helpful guides
Options to consider in Ickenham
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Why people choose us
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Identify first, remove only when needed
Read our prices page and published price ranges.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note