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Asbestos Artex Removal in Kenton, Greater London
Found something that might be asbestos in Kenton? Our service covers textured coating testing and removal, with clear advice at each step.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Asbestos help in Kenton
Artex removal near Kenton
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation, which is why testing first matters in Kenton. Common materials are Artex ceilings, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard, and people normally contact us about ceilings before plastering and structural work through coated ceilings.
Ceilings in Kenton conversions can have more than one coating, so each may need testing. We only recommend work that is needed.
- Location
- Kenton (HA3, HA7, HA1)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The scope of Artex removal
Some limits to bear in mind:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
How we work
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. We’ll tell you when we’ve finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Dig out previous surveys
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Helpful guides
Places near Kenton
After the job
The surface is left ready for making good.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Test every different coating
- Photos help us quote
Don’ts
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- What the material is and its state
- How much there is
- Parking and access charges
- The number of samples or the size of the building
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Helping us quote
When you send photos, these help most:
- A photo of the whole area
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Street parking nearby
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Choosing the right option
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
What you get
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Clear written quotes
- No removal until we know what it is
Read how we quote or our cost guide.
Artex in Kenton homes
Kenton is about 2 miles south of Stanmore, in Greater London. Wherever your property is in Kenton, tell us the postcode and what you need. Kenton is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. We work right across the region, from Kenton to London (11 miles away).
A school like St Gregory's Catholic Science College should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. In older homes in Kenton, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the HA3, HA7 and HA1 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Retreat Close, Kenton Road and Woodgrange Avenue; we cover every one. Being close to the A4006, Kenton is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include South Kenton (1 mile south), Northwick Park (1 mile south-west), Greenhill (1 mile west), Wealdstone (1 mile north-west) and Harrow on the Hill (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles south-east), City of Westminster (8 miles south-east), Marylebone (8 miles south-east), Kensington (7 miles south-east), St Pancras (9 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles south-east).
Kenton 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.
Well-known places in the area include St. Anns (1.3 miles west) and Hilfield Castle (4.9 miles north). Within reach you will find Masons Field and Northala Fields.
- Local schools include Uxendon Manor Primary School (under half a mile east)
- Nearby, you will find The New Moon pub (within half a mile north-east)
Doing it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Questions from Kenton
Do older homes in Kenton have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do textured ceilings in Kenton homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings normally are not licensed.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
It’s an option for an intact coating: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Do not sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then ask for advice.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
What we deal with in Kenton
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding, dry scraping or drilling.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings already disturbed
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Kenton station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site