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Artex Removal in Isleworth
Need Artex removal in Isleworth? We cover Isleworth and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings coming down
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Rented flats before redecoration
Artex removal near Isleworth
Artex removal in Isleworth
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Isleworth, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. We often deal with coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and stipple finishes, and people usually contact us about landlord refurbishments and ceilings before plastering.
In flats and houses around Isleworth, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Isleworth (TW7, TW1, TW3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Isleworth
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
Typical jobs in Isleworth include:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Structural work through coated ceilings
A school like St Mary's Catholic Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
What your quote should include
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- How fibres will be kept down
Should you do it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
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 repairs are arranged.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Looking after things afterwards
The surface is left ready for making good.
Once we are done:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Clear the rooms before the work
Don’ts
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
How it works
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Make sure we can get to the area
How to get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Good to know
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
How we price Artex removal
Prices vary with:
- How many samples are needed
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Parking and access charges
- The size of the job
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- How we’d reach it
- A rough size or measurement
- Where we could park
- A clear close-up
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Places near Isleworth
Other services in Isleworth
Artex in Isleworth homes
Isleworth is about 2 miles north of Twickenham, in Greater London. Isleworth is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Isleworth to London (about 10 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Isleworth station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Older homes across Isleworth may have coatings added during past renovations.
Artex jobs anywhere in TW7, TW1 and TW3 start with the postcode and some photos. Your property could be on Upper Square, London Road and Shire Horse Way. Neighbouring places we cover include Woodlands (1 mile west), St Margarets (1 mile south-east), Ivybridge (1 mile south-west), Spring Grove (1 mile north-west) and Hounslow (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles east), Marylebone (9 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles east), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles east).
Isleworth 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.
Nearby you will also find Treaty Centre (1.5 miles west) and West Middlesex University Hospital (less than half a mile north-east). Within reach you will find Richmond Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Schools near Isleworth include Gumley House RC Convent School (less than half a mile south-east) and Kneller Hall Junior School (1.3 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The George Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (0.8 miles west)
Weighing up your options
What are the options for Artex? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is typically better. A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why us?
- Clear written quotes
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Take a look at how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Common questions in Isleworth
Do you work in Isleworth despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it.
Do you cover Isleworth and the area around Isleworth station?
Yes. Isleworth station is close to the centre of Isleworth, and we cover the whole area.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Do you cover Isleworth?
Yes, Isleworth is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
- 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