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Asbestos Artex Removal in North Finchley, Greater London
Worried about asbestos in North Finchley? Our service covers Artex removal, with testing first, with clear advice at each step.
- Ceilings coming down
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Artex removal for North Finchley
Artex removal around North Finchley
North Finchley is about 1 mile north of Finchley, in Greater London. North Finchley is within our Greater London area, for Artex jobs of every size. North Finchley is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. For rented flats close to New Southgate station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
For Artex jobs in N12, N20 and N11, just send the postcode and a few photos. Local streets include High Road, Lodge Lane and Percy Road; we cover every one. With the A1000 close by, North Finchley is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover Woodside Park (1 mile west), Oakleigh Park (1 mile north), Whetstone (1 mile north), Friern Barnet (1 mile east) and Finchley (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles south-east), City of Westminster (7 miles south), Marylebone (7 miles south), Kensington (8 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-east).
North Finchley is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Nearby you will also find Grand Arcade (less than half a mile south) and Finchley Memorial Hospital (0.8 miles south). Within reach you will find Darland's Lake and Glebelands Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include St Michael's Catholic Grammar School (under half a mile south-west) and Woodhouse College (0.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Bohemia pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (0.5 miles west) and Municipal Borough of Finchley (1.2 miles south)
How artex removal works in North Finchley
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, in houses, flats and commercial premises across North Finchley. Common materials are swirl patterns, textured walls and stipple finishes, and typical jobs are damaged or cracked coatings and ceilings before plastering.
In flats and houses around North Finchley, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Location
- North Finchley (N12, N20, N11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near North Finchley
What else we do in North Finchley
What affects the price in North Finchley
What drives the price:
- How easy it is to reach
- What the material is and its state
- How much waste there is
- How much there is
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- How we’d reach it
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Visible markings
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Duty holders and landlords in North Finchley
If your business premises in North Finchley were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
What’s included, and what is not
To be clear about the scope:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We need the room cleared
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials in North Finchley
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
Should you do it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Afterwards
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Going forward:
- Keep pets away
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Plan around the closed rooms
- File the test result and waste note
What to avoid
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Common questions in North Finchley
Is asbestos common in North Finchley homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in North Finchley can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work in North Finchley despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
How can I get a price?
Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always.
Can I just skim over it?
You can, if it’s intact: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Do not sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
The process
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
Getting a price
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
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Typical Artex jobs in North Finchley
Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Older homes across North Finchley may have coatings added during past renovations.
What to look for in a quote
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Whether VAT is included
Choosing the right option
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why people choose us
- Covering London and the South East
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Houses, flats and business premises
Read how we quote or our cost guide.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site