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Asbestos Artex Removal in Southgate, Greater London
Worried about asbestos in Southgate? We provide testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, explained in plain English.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Need Artex removal in Southgate?
About our artex removal in Southgate
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry. Typical materials include stipple finishes, Artex ceilings and textured walls, and people normally contact us about structural work through coated ceilings and coatings damaged by leaks.
In flats and houses around Southgate, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, often painted over many times. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Area
- Southgate (N14, N11, N21, N13)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and do not cover
Before you book, note that:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
Should you do it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Artex removal around Southgate
Southgate is about 3 miles south-east of Barnet, in Greater London. Properties in Southgate range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Southgate is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
If you are refurbishing flats near New Southgate station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. For a school such as Ashmole Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
We carry out Artex jobs all over N14, N11, N21 and N13 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Blagden's Close, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Main roads around Southgate include the A111 and A1004; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. We also carry out Artex jobs in Osidge (1 mile north-west), Brunswick Park (1 mile west), Arnos Grove (1 mile south), New Southgate (1 mile south) and Oakwood (1 mile north). We also cover nearby towns such as London (9 miles south), City of Westminster (8 miles south), Marylebone (8 miles south), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south) and Shoreditch (7 miles south).
As a London location, Southgate is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Other landmarks nearby include Municipal Borough of Southgate (1.3 miles south-east) and Grand Arcade (2.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Southgate include Highgate Hill and Barfield Allotments Nature Park.
- Schools near Southgate include Ashmole Academy (less than half a mile north) and Salcombe School (0.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The New Crown pub (less than half a mile north)
Your questions about Artex removal in Southgate
Do textured ceilings in Southgate homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Can you work in Southgate with London’s parking rules?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both work; it depends on the room. We’ll explain the options.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Is my textured ceiling in Southgate asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings do not contain asbestos. The only way to know is to test a sample.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Options to consider in Southgate
What are the options for Artex? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is typically best. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why us?
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Accredited laboratory results
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Southgate
What else we do in Southgate
The process
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Keep children and pets away on the day
How to get a quote
Send us the address in Southgate, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Related guides
How we price Artex removal
The cost depends on:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Access to the area
- Waste quantity and disposal
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A clear close-up
- Approximate dimensions
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A photo of the whole area
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
After we have finished in Southgate
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Keeping things safe:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
Things not to do
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Materials we deal with
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Where asbestos turns up
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
These are some of the things we deal with in Southgate:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
Older homes across Southgate may have coatings added during past renovations.
Before you book anyone
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- How fibres will be kept down
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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