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Asbestos Artex Removal in Staples Corner, Greater London
Looking for Artex removal in Staples Corner? We work across Staples Corner and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Loft conversions
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Need Artex removal in Staples Corner?
Duty holders and landlords in Staples Corner
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Staples Corner, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
If you manage or own a block in Staples Corner, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
About our artex removal in Staples Corner
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We will explain which suits your rooms. We often deal with coated plasterboard, coated ceiling roses and swirl patterns, and typical jobs are extensions that cut into ceilings and ceilings coming down.
In London conversions like those in Staples Corner, one ceiling may have several coatings from different decades, so each may need testing. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Location
- Staples Corner (NW2, NW4, NW9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Staples Corner
The cost depends on:
- What the material is and its state
- Waste quantity and disposal
- How many samples are needed
- Access to the area
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- An idea of size
- An overall view
- A clear close-up
- Where we could park
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
Common questions in Staples Corner
Do you cover Staples Corner and the area around Brent Cross West station?
Yes, we cover Staples Corner, including the streets around Brent Cross West station.
Do textured ceilings in Staples Corner homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings normally are not licensed.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Do you cover Staples Corner?
Yes, Staples Corner is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
It’s an option for an intact coating: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
Should you do it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
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Good to know
So you know what to expect:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials in Staples Corner
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
Which option is right?
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
How we work in Staples Corner
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Covering London and the South East
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Textured ceilings in Staples Corner
Staples Corner is about 1 mile south of Hendon, in Greater London. We cover Staples Corner as part of Greater London, whatever the size of the job. Staples Corner is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We work right across the region, from Staples Corner to London (8 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Staples Corner, near Church of St John or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. For a school such as Parkfield Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
For Artex jobs in NW2, NW4 and NW9, just send the postcode and a few photos. That could mean a property on Park Road, Humber Road and Oxgate Lane, wherever it is in Staples Corner. Neighbouring places we cover include Brent Cross (1 mile north-east), Dollis Hill (1 mile south-west), Hendon (1 mile north), The Hyde (1 mile north-west) and West Hendon (1 mile north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as London (8 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south-east), Marylebone (5 miles south-east), Kensington (5 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-east).
As a London location, Staples Corner is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Nearby you’ll also find Brent Cross Shopping Centre (under half a mile north-east) and St Andrew's Hospital (0.7 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Westbere Copse and Darland's Lake.
- Schools near Staples Corner include Clarion (under half a mile east) and Woodfield School (1.1 miles west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Hendon (1.1 miles north)
What we deal with in Staples Corner
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Ceilings coming down
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings before skimming
If you are refurbishing flats near Brent Cross West station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Comparing quotes
- The documents you will receive
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
The process
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
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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After the job
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Some practical advice:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Test every different coating
- Photos help us quote
Don’ts
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note