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Asbestos Artex Removal in North Harrow, Greater London
Found something that might be asbestos in North Harrow? We provide Artex removal, with testing first, explained in plain English.
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings coming down
Artex removal for North Harrow
How we price Artex removal
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Material and condition
- Travel and parking
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How much waste there is
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- A picture of the whole area
- An idea of size
- Where we could park
- Labels, if any
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we will advise.
Artex removal in North Harrow
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. Testing a sample tells you, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. Whether it’s coatings damaged by leaks and rented homes refurbished between tenants, we deal with stipple finishes, coated plasterboard and coated ceiling roses and more.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in towns and villages like North Harrow, often painted over many times. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- North Harrow (HA2, HA1, HA5)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Textured ceilings in North Harrow
North Harrow is about 1 mile north-west of Harrow, in Greater London. North Harrow is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. North Harrow is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like Longfield Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. If your home is one of the older properties in North Harrow, near Church of St Alban or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
For Artex jobs in HA2, HA1 and HA5, just send the postcode and a few photos. That could mean a property on The Avenue, Pinner Road and Durham Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in North Harrow. If your property is just outside North Harrow, we also cover Rayners Lane (1 mile south-west), Harrow (1 mile south-east), Roxbourne (1 mile south-west), Eastcote (1 mile west) and Greenhill (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover London (13 miles south-east), City of Westminster (10 miles south-east), Marylebone (10 miles south-east), Kensington (9 miles south-east), St Pancras (11 miles east) and Shoreditch (13 miles east).
North Harrow 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.
Well-known places in the area include St. George's Shopping Centre (1 mile east) and Hilfield Castle (5 miles north). The countryside around North Harrow includes Northala Fields and Islip Manor Meadows.
- Nearby schools include Nower Hill High School (0.5 miles north) and Heathfield School (1.1 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Rayners pub (0.5 miles south-west)
Landlords, managing agents and employers
For managing agents and freeholders in North Harrow, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
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Choosing the right option
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Why people choose us
- Domestic and commercial work
- Records for your files
- Work done to the regulations
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Read how we quote or our cost guide.
How it works
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Make sure we can get to the area
Get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
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A closer look at the materials
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
The scope of Artex removal
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
Questions from North Harrow
Could my house in North Harrow contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover North Harrow and the area around Harrow-on-the-Hill station?
Yes, we cover North Harrow and the area towards Harrow-on-the-Hill station, about 1.2 miles east.
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.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both work; it depends on the room. We’ll advise for each room.
Where asbestos turns up
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings before plastering
For rented flats close to Harrow-on-the-Hill station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What to look for in a quote
- Which areas and materials are covered
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- The documents you will receive
- Any exclusions
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site