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Asbestos Artex Removal in South Harrow, Greater London
Artex removal in South Harrow: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Asbestos help in South Harrow
Artex removal for South Harrow properties
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. A small sample tells you which you have, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. Whether it’s coatings damaged by leaks and ceilings before downlights go in, we deal with textured walls, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses and more.
Ceilings in South Harrow conversions can have more than one coating, so each may need testing. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Area
- South Harrow (HA2, HA1, UB5)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Options to consider in South Harrow
Test, leave, cover or remove? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is typically best. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Why choose us
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Accredited laboratory results
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
Nearby places to South Harrow
More for properties in South Harrow
Can I do it myself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Artex in South Harrow homes
South Harrow is about 1 mile south of Harrow, in Greater London. Properties in South Harrow range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. South Harrow is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We work right across the region, from South Harrow to London (12 miles away).
In older homes in South Harrow, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For a school such as The Welldon Park Academy, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the HA2, HA1 and UB5 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Park Lane, Grange Road and Dudley Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Close by, we cover Roxeth (1 mile north-east), Harrow (1 mile north), Harrow on the Hill (1 mile east), Rayners Lane (1 mile north-west) and Northolt (1 mile south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as London (12 miles east), City of Westminster (9 miles east), Marylebone (9 miles east), Kensington (8 miles south-east), St Pancras (10 miles east) and Shoreditch (12 miles east).
As a London location, South Harrow is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
A little further out are St. George's Shopping Centre (1.3 miles north-east) and Kodak Museum (2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Middle Lake and Northala Fields.
- Nearby schools include Orley Farm School (under half a mile east) and St Dominic's Sixth Form College (0.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (0.5 miles north-east)
Typical Artex jobs in South Harrow
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
If you are refurbishing a rental near Northolt Park station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Before you book anyone
- Suitable insurance for the work
- VAT, clearly stated
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
The scope of Artex removal
Worth knowing before you book:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials in South Harrow
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
What happens
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
How to get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The type of material and its condition
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How much waste there is
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- Damaged areas
- Street parking nearby
- The access route
- A rough size or measurement
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
After we have finished in South Harrow
The surface is left ready for making good.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Photos help us quote
- File the test result and waste note
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
Things not to do
Test before the builders arrive.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
FAQs for South Harrow
Do you work in South Harrow despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Is the Artex in my South Harrow home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Can I stay at home while you work?
Usually you can use other rooms: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
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.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note