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Artex Removal in Rowley Green
Artex removal in Rowley Green and across Greater London: textured coating testing and removal.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Walls before tiling
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About our artex removal in Rowley Green
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We’ll explain which suits your rooms. Typical jobs include coatings in the way of electrical work and rented homes refurbished between tenants, including coated plasterboard, textured walls and coated ceiling roses.
In London conversions like those in Rowley Green, one ceiling may have several coatings from different decades, so each may need testing. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Location
- Rowley Green (EN5)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Rowley Green
Many trades want a test result first.
These are some of the things we deal with in Rowley Green:
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings before skimming
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Non-domestic buildings like Saffron Green Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
What your quote should include
- How fibres will be kept down
- VAT, clearly stated
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
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Materials, one by one
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
For landlords, agents and businesses
For managing agents and freeholders in Rowley Green, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Rowley Green, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- How much waste there is
- Material and condition
- How many samples are needed
- Licensed or non-licensed
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- An overall view
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
Can I do it myself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Artex in Rowley Green homes
Rowley Green is in Greater London. Anywhere in Rowley Green, just send the postcode. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Rowley Green to London (13 miles away).
In older homes in Rowley Green, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For rented flats close to Elstree & Borehamwood station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Anywhere in EN5, Artex removal is available. Nearby, we also cover Arkley (1 mile south-east) and High Barnet (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover London (13 miles south-east), City of Westminster (10 miles south), Marylebone (10 miles south-east), Kensington (11 miles south), St Pancras (10 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles south-east).
As a London location, Rowley Green is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Nearby you’ll also find Hertfordshire Scout Museum (1.2 miles north) and Spires Shopping Centre (1.8 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Darland's Lake and Rowley Lodge Field.
- Nearby schools include Elstree University Technical College (0.8 miles north-west)
- Other local spots include Barnet Urban District (2 miles east)
The process
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Clear the way to the work area
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
Getting a price
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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The scope of Artex removal
Before you book, note that:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials in Rowley Green
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
Choosing the right option
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What you get
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Clear written quotes
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Read how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Rowley Green: your questions answered
Do textured ceilings in Rowley Green homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Could my house in Rowley Green contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Rowley Green can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. You’ll get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will advise for each room.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then ask for advice.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site