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Artex Removal in Monken Hadley
Artex removal for properties in Monken Hadley and Greater London: textured coating testing and removal.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
Need Artex removal in Monken Hadley?
What happens
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Before we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Clear the way to the work area
Ask for a quote
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Helpful guides
How artex removal works in Monken Hadley
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Monken Hadley. Typical materials include coated plasterboard, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes, and people generally contact us about ceilings coming down and ceilings due for plastering or skimming.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in places like Monken Hadley, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- Monken Hadley (EN5, EN4)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about Artex removal in Monken Hadley
Do textured ceilings in Monken Hadley homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Is asbestos common in Monken Hadley homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Monken Hadley may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings generally are not licensed.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. Often you can stay in other rooms.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both are options: the right choice depends on the room. We will recommend one for each room.
A closer look at the materials
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Looking after things afterwards
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Photos help us quote
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Each different coating needs testing
Things not to do
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Test before the builders arrive.
Monken Hadley properties and textured coatings
Monken Hadley is about 1 mile north-west of Barnet, in Greater London. Monken Hadley has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Monken Hadley to London (12 miles away).
For a school such as Monken Hadley CofE Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. In older homes in Monken Hadley, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
We cover Artex jobs across the EN5 and EN4 postcode area. Whether your property is on Dury Road, Lucan Road and Bruce Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Monken Hadley is on the A1081, so it’s easy for us to reach. Other places close to Monken Hadley we cover include Underhill (1 mile south), Hadley Wood (1 mile east), Barnet (1 mile south-east), Bentley Heath (1 mile north) and New Barnet (2 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (12 miles south), City of Westminster (10 miles south), Marylebone (10 miles south), Kensington (11 miles south), St Pancras (10 miles south) and Shoreditch (11 miles south-east).
As a London location, Monken Hadley is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Nearby you will also find Spires Shopping Centre (0.5 miles south) and Potters Bar Museum (2.3 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Hadley Green and Darland's Lake.
- Schools near Monken Hadley include Susi Earnshaw Theatre School (0.6 miles south) and Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School (0.7 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Former King William IV Public House (within half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Barnet Urban District (0.9 miles south)
Choosing the right option
A low price may mean shortcuts, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What you get
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Covering London and the South East
- Records for your files
- Domestic and commercial work
See how we quote or our cost guide.
Towns and villages near Monken Hadley
Other services in Monken Hadley
Doing it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
How we price Artex removal
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Parking and access charges
- How much waste there is
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Material and condition
Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A clear close-up
- Where we could park
- Visible markings
- An idea of size
Each job is priced individually. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
Why people call us in Monken Hadley
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, which can make them look newer than they are.
These come up again and again:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings coming down
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings before skimming
If you are refurbishing flats near Hadley Wood station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- The documents you will receive
- VAT, clearly stated
- The method and controls
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
Duty holders and landlords in Monken Hadley
For managing agents and freeholders in Monken Hadley, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note