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Artex Removal for The Hale
Artex removal for properties in The Hale and Greater London: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, with written paperwork.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Rented flats before redecoration
Artex removal for The Hale
Typical Artex jobs in The Hale
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, which can make them look newer than they are.
Typical jobs in The Hale include:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
In older homes in The Hale, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
What your quote should include
- The method and controls
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
About our artex removal in The Hale
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. Testing a sample tells you, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. Whether it’s ceilings before downlights go in and walls before tiling, we deal with coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard.
In London conversions like those in The Hale, one ceiling may have several coatings from different decades, so each may need testing. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Location
- The Hale (HA8, NW7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
The usual limits are:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
Nearby places to The Hale
More for properties in The Hale
Artex removal around The Hale
The Hale is about 1 mile north of Burnt Oak, in Greater London. Properties in The Hale range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. The Hale is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
A school like Mathilda Marks-Kennedy Jewish Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Mill Hill Broadway station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Here we cover the HA8 and NW7 postcode area. From Hale Lane, Farm Road and Dean's Lane or a nearby road, we can help. You will find The Hale on the A5100, which makes it simple to get to. We also carry out Artex jobs in Edgware (1 mile west), Broadfields Estate (1 mile north-west), Burnt Oak (1 mile south), Mill Hill (1 mile east) and Edgware Bury (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south-east), Marylebone (9 miles south-east), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (9 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles south-east).
The Hale 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.
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Hendon (2.6 miles south-east) and Broadwalk Centre (0.8 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Mill Hill Old Railway Nature Reserve and Darland's Lake.
- Schools near The Hale include St Martin's School Brentwood (0.6 miles south-east) and The Northgate School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Rising Sun pub (0.9 miles north-east)
Step by step
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
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Afterwards
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
Some practical advice:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Send photos of the coatings
What to avoid
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Common questions in The Hale
Do you work in The Hale despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Is asbestos common in The Hale homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in The Hale may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both work; it depends on the room. We will advise for each room.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
For managing agents and freeholders in The Hale, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- The quantity or area
- Access to the area
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The number of samples or the size of the building
A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- A clear close-up
- How we’d reach it
- Approximate dimensions
- A wide shot showing where the material is
You will get a written quote. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
Doing it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Choosing the right option
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why us?
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Domestic and commercial work
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Read our prices page or published price ranges.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note