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Asbestos Artex Removal in Northwood, Greater London
Found something that might be asbestos in Northwood? Our service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, with clear advice at each step.
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
Get a quote for Northwood
About our artex removal in Northwood
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 Northwood. From ceilings before plastering and rented homes refurbished between tenants, we cover coated plasterboard, Artex ceilings and stipple finishes and more.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in places like Northwood, often painted over many times. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Area
- Northwood (HA6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the work area
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Let us know where we can park
Getting a price
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.
Helpful guides
Northwood questions
Do you work in Northwood despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it.
Do you cover Northwood and the area around Carpenders Park station?
Yes, we cover Northwood and the area towards Carpenders Park station, about 1.7 miles north-east.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
Is my textured ceiling in Northwood asbestos?
Not necessarily: many coatings are asbestos-free. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
What’s included, and what isn’t
The usual limits are:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- We need the room cleared
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials in Northwood
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- The category of work
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Travel and parking
- The quantity or area
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Sending photos
Helpful photos:
- A clear close-up
- The access route
- Cracks or breaks
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
Choosing the right option
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
What you get
- Accredited laboratory results
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Clear written quotes
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
Where asbestos turns up
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings damaged by leaks
If you are refurbishing a rental near Carpenders Park station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Questions to ask before booking
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The scope of the job, in writing
- What is not included
What else we do in Northwood
Doing it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Duty holders and landlords in Northwood
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Textured ceilings in Northwood
Northwood is in Greater London. Anywhere in Northwood, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. We work in 764 places in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 16 miles away.
Older homes across Northwood may have coatings added during past renovations. For a school such as Frithwood Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Here we cover the HA6 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on Little Stream Close and Sandy Lodge Way or anywhere nearby, we can help. If your property is just outside Northwood, we also cover Eastbury (1 mile north-east), Moor Park (1 mile north-west) and Holywell (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in City of Westminster (14 miles south-east), Marylebone (14 miles south-east), Kensington (12 miles south-east), St Pancras (14 miles south-east), Hampstead (11 miles south-east) and Ruislip (3 miles south).
Northwood 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.
Nearby you’ll also find Harlequin Centre (2.9 miles north-east) and Heath Robinson Museum (2.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Northwood include Dews Farm Sand Pits and Tumbling Bay.
- Schools near Northwood include London School of Theology (0.5 miles south-west) and Heathrow Aviation Engineering UTC (1.1 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Gate Public House (0.8 miles west)
What it might be made of
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site