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Asbestos Artex Removal in Southall, Greater London
Artex removal in Southall and across Greater London: removal of textured ceilings and walls, with written paperwork.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Landlord refurbishments
- Textured walls before a refit
Artex removal for Southall
Artex removal near Southall
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation. Whether it’s coatings in the way of electrical work and ceilings before plastering, we cover coated plasterboard, textured walls and coated ceiling roses and more.
In flats and houses around Southall, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Location
- Southall (UB2, UB1, UB6, W7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
Our quotes take into account:
- Parking and access charges
- Material and condition
- How much there is
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Photos that help
A few photos can save a site visit:
- An overall view
- The parking area
- The access route
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
For businesses and landlords in Southall
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Southall must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Southall: your questions answered
Do you cover Southall and the area around Southall station?
Yes, we cover Southall, including the streets around Southall station.
Do you work in Southall despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Can I just skim over it?
You can, if it’s intact: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Do not sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
How we work
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
How to prepare
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Dig out previous surveys
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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What we deal with in Southall
Many trades want a test result first.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
If you are refurbishing a rental near Southall station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Comparing quotes
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Any exclusions
- The scope of the job, in writing
- VAT, clearly stated
Which option is right?
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why choose us
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Reports and results you can share
- Clear advice on your options
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
See how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Artex removal around Southall
Southall is about 3 miles west of Ealing, in Greater London. Southall has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like Hambrough Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. In older homes in Southall, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
We cover Artex jobs across the UB2, UB1, UB6 and W7 postcode area. From Uxbridge Road High Street, Emerald Square and Randolph Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Other places close to Southall we cover include Dormers Wells (1 mile north-east), West Ealing (2 miles east), Yeading (2 miles north), Yiewsley (2 miles north) and Hanwell (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also work in London (12 miles east), City of Westminster (10 miles east), Marylebone (10 miles east), Kensington (8 miles east), St Pancras (11 miles east) and Shoreditch (13 miles east).
As a London location, Southall is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Other landmarks nearby include Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (2.8 miles south-east) and St Bernard's Hospital (1.2 miles east). Within reach you will find Northala Fields and Middle Lake.
- Local schools include Villiers High School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Glassy Junction pub (under half a mile north-east)
Doing it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Limits to be aware of
What’s in and what’s out:
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
What happens next
The surface is left ready for making good.
After we have finished:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Give us room sizes
- File the test result and waste note
Don’ts
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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