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Asbestos Artex Removal in Osidge, Greater London
Artex removal for Osidge: removal of textured ceilings and walls. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings coming down
Artex removal near Osidge
Artex removal for Osidge properties
Planning a renovation in Osidge with textured ceilings? Get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. From rented flats before redecoration and coatings already disturbed, we deal with coated ceiling roses, textured walls and swirl patterns.
Ceilings in Osidge conversions can have more than one coating, so we test each coating. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Location
- Osidge (N14, EN4, N11)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
For businesses and landlords in Osidge
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
If you run a business from older premises in Osidge, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Typical Artex jobs in Osidge
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
A school like Monkfrith Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
Comparing quotes
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What category of work it is
- The documents you’ll receive
Nearby places to Osidge
What else we do in Osidge
Weighing up your options
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why choose us
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Clear advice on your options
- Houses, flats and business premises
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
Osidge properties and textured coatings
Osidge is about 2 miles south-east of Barnet, in Greater London. If your Artex job is in Osidge, let us know about access. Osidge is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We work right across the region, from Osidge to London (about 10 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing flats near Oakleigh Park station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Older homes across Osidge may have coatings added during past renovations.
Artex jobs anywhere in N14, EN4 and N11 start with the postcode and some photos. Streets in the area include Dene Road, Farm Lane and Byre Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Being close to the A111, Osidge is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Osidge we cover include Southgate (1 mile south-east), East Barnet (1 mile west), Brunswick Park (1 mile south-west), Oakwood (1 mile north-east) and Whetstone (1 mile south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as London (10 miles south), City of Westminster (8 miles south), Marylebone (8 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (8 miles south) and Shoreditch (8 miles south).
Osidge 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 will also find Coppetts Wood Hospital (2.3 miles south) and East Barnet Urban District (1 mile north-west). Open spaces near Osidge include Darland's Lake and Barfield Allotments Nature Park.
- Schools near Osidge include Ashmole Academy (less than half a mile south-east) and Salcombe School (within half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Osidge Arms (under half a mile south)
Osidge: your questions answered
Do textured ceilings in Osidge homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do older homes in Osidge have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Osidge can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
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.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
After we’ve finished in Osidge
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Some practical advice:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Send photos of the coatings
- Clear the rooms before the work
What to avoid
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
What we do and do not cover
The usual limits are:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Osidge
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
Should you do it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Materials, one by one
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Step by step
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. The work area is kept clear while we’re working.
- 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
Getting ready
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Warn neighbours if needed
How to get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Related guides
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site