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Artex Removal for Northfields
Found something that might be asbestos in Northfields? We provide removal of textured ceilings and walls, explained in plain English.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Walls before tiling
- Loft conversions
Artex removal for Northfields
A closer look at the materials
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
How artex removal works in Northfields
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through. Typical jobs include textured walls before a refit and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed, involving Artex ceilings, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in areas like Northfields, often painted over many times. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Location
- Northfields (W5, W13, TW8)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Northfields
Do you cover Northfields and the area around Brentford station?
Yes. Brentford station is about 0.8 miles south of Northfields, and we cover both.
Do textured ceilings in Northfields homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
How can I get a price?
Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Can I just skim over it?
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.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
Weighing up your options
Test, leave, cover or remove? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is normally best. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What you get
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Clear advice on your options
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Reports and results you can share
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
Northfields properties and textured coatings
Northfields is about 1 mile south of Ealing, in Greater London. If your Artex job is in Northfields, let us know about access when you get in touch. We work in 764 places across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
A school like Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. In older homes in Northfields, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
This part of Greater London takes in W5, W13 and TW8, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. From Burns Road, South Road and Elers Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Being close to the A3002, Northfields is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Brentford (1 mile south-east), Gillette Corner (1 mile south-west), Brentford End (1 mile south), Osterley (2 miles south-west) and Spring Grove (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in London (9 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles east), Marylebone (7 miles east), Kensington (5 miles east), St Pancras (9 miles east) and Shoreditch (10 miles east).
Northfields 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.
Other landmarks nearby include Ealing Hospital (1.4 miles west) and Municipal Borough of Ealing (1 mile north). Green spaces nearby include Middle Lake and Long Wood.
- Schools near Northfields include Ealing Fields High School (0.6 miles west) and Great Ealing School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Ealing Park Tavern (under half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Library for Iranian Studies (1.8 miles east)
Duty holders and landlords in Northfields
If you manage or own a block in Northfields, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
The process
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Getting a price
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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Looking after things afterwards
File the result and the paperwork.
Once we’re done:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Each different coating needs testing
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- File the test result and waste note
Things not to do
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Test before the builders arrive.
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Prices and what affects them
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- Parking and access charges
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Access to the area
- How many samples are needed
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- Where we could park
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Visible markings
- An overall view
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
The scope of Artex removal
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We need the room cleared
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Why people call us in Northfields
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
In older properties, we often see:
- Loft conversions
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
If you’re refurbishing flats near Brentford station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
What your quote should include
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Suitable insurance for the work
- If the price includes VAT
- Any exclusions
- 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