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Asbestos Artex Removal in Temple Fortune, Greater London
Any pre-2000 building in Temple Fortune may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Artex removal in Temple Fortune
Common questions in Temple Fortune
Do you work near Brent Cross West station?
Yes, we cover Temple Fortune and the area towards Brent Cross West station, about 1.5 miles south-west.
Could my house in Temple Fortune contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Do you cover Temple Fortune?
Yes. We cover Temple Fortune and the surrounding area as part of Greater London. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Artex removal for Temple Fortune properties
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We will explain which suits your rooms. People often contact us about rented flats before redecoration and coatings in the way of electrical work, including Artex ceilings, textured walls and coated ceiling roses.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in towns and villages like Temple Fortune, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Temple Fortune (NW11, NW4, N3)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Temple Fortune
What changes the cost:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The survey scope
- Material and condition
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- Damaged areas
- An overall view
- Approximate dimensions
- Where we could park
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Choosing the right option
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Why people choose us
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Reports and results you can share
- Accredited laboratory results
- Clear written quotes
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Step by step
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. It helps if we can park nearby.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Clear the way to the work area
Get a quote
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we will advise.
Helpful guides
Afterwards
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep pets out of the work area
Avoid these
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Responsibilities for owners
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Textured ceilings in Temple Fortune
Temple Fortune is about 1 mile south-west of Finchley, in Greater London. Temple Fortune is within our Greater London area, whatever the size of the job. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. We work right across the region, from Temple Fortune to London (7 miles away).
Older homes across Temple Fortune may have coatings added during past renovations. Non-domestic buildings like Garden Suburb Infant School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
For Artex jobs in NW11, NW4 and N3, just send the postcode and a few photos. Local streets include Hoop Lane, Bridge Lane and Limes Avenue; we cover every one. Main roads around Temple Fortune include the A598, so mention parking if the property is on one. Other places close to Temple Fortune we cover include Golders Green (1 mile south), Hampstead Garden Suburb (1 mile east), East Finchley (1 mile north-east), North End (1 mile south-east) and Childs Hill (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south-east), Marylebone (5 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (5 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-east).
Temple Fortune is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Other landmarks nearby include Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.1 miles west) and Highgate Private Hospital (1.9 miles east). The countryside around Temple Fortune includes Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
- Schools near Temple Fortune include The Henrietta Barnett School (within half a mile east) and The King Alfred School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Hendon (1.4 miles west)
What it might be made of
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Good to know
The usual limits are:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other materials may need their own approach
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Temple Fortune
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Towns and villages near Temple Fortune
More for properties in Temple Fortune
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site