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Artex Removal in Pitshanger
Artex removal across Pitshanger, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Textured walls before a refit
Asbestos help in Pitshanger
Where asbestos turns up
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Loft conversions
- Textured walls before a refit
Non-domestic buildings like North Ealing Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Comparing quotes
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- VAT, clearly stated
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
About our artex removal in Pitshanger
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We will talk you through the options for your rooms in Pitshanger. Whether it’s structural work through coated ceilings and loft conversions and extensions, we cover textured walls, Artex ceilings and stipple finishes and more.
Ceilings in Pitshanger conversions can have more than one coating, so each may need testing. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Area
- Pitshanger (W5, W13, UB6)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What’s included, and what isn’t
A few things to be aware of:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We need the room cleared
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials in Pitshanger
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Responsibilities for owners
For managing agents and freeholders in Pitshanger, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
If your business premises in Pitshanger were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
After we’ve finished in Pitshanger
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
A few practical points:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Each different coating needs testing
Don’ts
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Choosing the right option
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why people choose us
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Clear advice on your options
Take a look at how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Artex removal around Pitshanger
Pitshanger is about 1 mile north of Ealing, in Greater London. For Artex jobs in Pitshanger, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Pitshanger is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
In older homes in Pitshanger, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. If you are refurbishing a rental near Castle Bar Park station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
We cover Artex jobs across W5, W13 and UB6. That could mean a property on Selby Road, Argyle Road and Kent Avenue or the roads around them, wherever it is in Pitshanger. Nearby, we also cover Brentham Garden Suburb (1 mile east), Perivale (1 mile north), Ealing (1 mile south), Hanwell (2 miles south-west) and West Ealing (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles east), Marylebone (7 miles east), Kensington (5 miles east), St Pancras (8 miles east) and Shoreditch (10 miles east).
Pitshanger 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.
Other landmarks nearby include London Designer Outlet (2.4 miles north-east) and Municipal Borough of Ealing (0.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Middle Lake and Fox Wood.
- Schools near Pitshanger include St Benedict's School (0.5 miles south-east) and Ealing Independent College (1 mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Brentham Clubhouse pub (within half a mile north-east)
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- How easy it is to reach
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- What the material is and its state
- How much there is
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Sending photos
When you send photos, these help most:
- Labels, if any
- An idea of size
- A photo of the whole area
- A clear close-up
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form; it helps us quote accurately.
Step by step
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
How to get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
Nearby places to Pitshanger
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Common questions in Pitshanger
Do textured ceilings in Pitshanger homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Can you work in Pitshanger with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Only once you know it’s clear. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site