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Asbestos Artex Removal in Mill Hill, Greater London
Artex removal for Mill Hill: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Loft conversions
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Artex removal near Mill Hill
After the job
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
To avoid problems in future:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- File the test result and waste note
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Test every different coating
Things not to do
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
About our artex removal in Mill Hill
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation, which is why testing first matters in Mill Hill. Typical materials include coated plasterboard, textured walls and swirl patterns, and typical jobs are coatings in the way of electrical work and loft conversions and extensions.
In London conversions like those in Mill Hill, one ceiling may have several coatings from different decades, so we test each coating. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, so you have a record.
- Where
- Mill Hill (NW7, N20)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Duty holders and landlords in Mill Hill
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.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Your options compared
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why people choose us
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
Take a look at how we quote or published price ranges.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Mill Hill
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Textured walls before a refit
Older homes across Mill Hill may have coatings added during past renovations.
What your quote should include
- The documents you will receive
- What is not included
- What category of work it is
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
Also near Mill Hill
What else we do in Mill Hill
Artex in Mill Hill homes
Mill Hill is about 1 mile north-east of Burnt Oak, in Greater London. For Artex jobs in Mill Hill, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We work in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 10 miles away.
For rented flats close to Mill Hill Broadway station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. A school like St Paul's CofE Primary School NW7 should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
Artex jobs anywhere in NW7 and N20 start with the postcode and some photos. From Daws Lane, Byron Road and High Street or anywhere nearby, we can help. For properties just outside Mill Hill, we cover The Hale (1 mile west), Burnt Oak (1 mile south-west), Grahame Park (1 mile south), Totteridge (2 miles north-east) and Edgware (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in London (10 miles south-east), City of Westminster (8 miles south-east), Marylebone (8 miles south-east), Kensington (8 miles south), St Pancras (8 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles south-east).
Mill Hill 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.
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Hendon (2.2 miles south) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (2 miles east). Within reach you’ll find The Mill Field and Darland's Lake.
- Local schools include Mill Hill School (under half a mile south) and Copthall School (0.8 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Rising Sun pub (0.7 miles north-west)
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Common questions in Mill Hill
Can you work in Mill Hill with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Do you work near Mill Hill Broadway station?
Yes, we cover Mill Hill and the area towards Mill Hill Broadway station, about 1 mile south-west.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is normally needed.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
How it works
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Tell us about parking and access
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
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Limits to be aware of
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
What affects the price in Mill Hill
What changes the cost:
- Access to the area
- Travel and parking
- The quantity or area
- Licensed or non-licensed
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- An overall view
- An idea of size
- How we’d reach it
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note