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Artex Removal for The Burroughs
Artex removal in The Burroughs, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Artex removal for The Burroughs
Artex removal near The Burroughs
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. Typical materials include swirl patterns, Artex ceilings and coated ceiling roses, and people generally contact us about ceilings coming down and rented homes refurbished between tenants.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in towns and villages like The Burroughs, often painted over many times. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- The Burroughs (NW4, NW9, NW11)
- County
- Greater London
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The Burroughs: your questions answered
Do you cover The Burroughs and the area around Hendon station?
Yes, we cover The Burroughs and the area towards Hendon station, about 0.8 miles south-west.
Can you work in The Burroughs with London’s parking rules?
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.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both work; it depends on the room. We’ll advise for each room.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Is my textured ceiling in The Burroughs asbestos?
Not necessarily: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. Testing a sample is how you find out.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Can I just skim over it?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but don’t sand it first, and record that it’s there.
How much does Artex removal cost in The Burroughs?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote once we know what it contains.
Duty holders and landlords in The Burroughs
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in The Burroughs, you have a duty to 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.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Which option is right?
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
How we work in The Burroughs
- Clear written quotes
- No removal until we know what it is
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Work done to the regulations
Take a look at how we price jobs and our cost guide.
What it might be made of
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
Doing it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Also near The Burroughs
What else we do in The Burroughs
The Burroughs properties and textured coatings
The Burroughs is about 2 miles south-east of Burnt Oak, in Greater London. The Burroughs is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. The Burroughs is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
If you are refurbishing a rental near Hendon station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. For a school such as St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
For Artex jobs in NW4, NW9 and NW11, just send the postcode and a few photos. From Bell Lane, Eaton Road and Lodge Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. You will find The Burroughs on the A41, so it’s easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cover Hendon (1 mile south-east), Colindale (1 mile west), Brent Cross (1 mile south-east), West Hendon (1 mile south-west) and The Hyde (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south-east), Marylebone (6 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-east).
The Burroughs 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.
Well-known places in the area include St Andrew's Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Hendon (under half a mile south-west). Within reach you will find Parliament Hill and Darland's Lake.
- Nearby schools include Brampton College (under half a mile east) and Kisharon College (less than half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Claddagh Ring pub (under half a mile north-east)
How it works
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing, so there is no confusion.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
How to prepare
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Keep children and pets away on the day
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; it helps us quote accurately.
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What it costs
Every quote reflects:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- What the material is and its state
- How easy it is to reach
- How many samples are needed
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A picture of the whole area
- A clear close-up
- Approximate dimensions
- Visible markings
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Limits to be aware of
Worth knowing before you book:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We need the room cleared
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
What we deal with in The Burroughs
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling releases fibres.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings before plastering
If your home is one of the older properties in The Burroughs, near St Mary's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the job needs notifying
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Any exclusions
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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