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Artex Removal in The Hyde
Artex removal for properties in The Hyde and Greater London: removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Loft conversions
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Artex removal near The Hyde
How artex removal works in The Hyde
If your renovation in The Hyde involves textured ceilings, test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. From extensions that cut into ceilings and coatings damaged by leaks, we cover coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and stipple finishes and more.
In London conversions like those in The Hyde, one ceiling may have several coatings from different decades, so each may need testing. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Location
- The Hyde (NW9, NW4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
After we have finished in The Hyde
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
After we have finished:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Test every different coating
- Keep pets away
Things not to do
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Questions from The Hyde
Do older homes in The Hyde have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in The Hyde may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is the Artex in my The Hyde home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then ask for advice.
Places near The Hyde
The process
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing, so there is no confusion.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Before we arrive
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Clear the way to the work area
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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DIY and asbestos
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Artex in The Hyde homes
The Hyde is about 2 miles north of Neasden, in Greater London. Properties in The Hyde range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. The Hyde is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work. We work right across the region, from The Hyde to London (about 9 miles away).
Older homes across The Hyde may have coatings added during past renovations. For a school such as The Hyde School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of NW9 and NW4. Whether your property is on Alpini Road, Catkin Road and Garrick Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Main roads around The Hyde include the A5, so mention parking if the property is on one. For properties just outside The Hyde, we cover West Hendon (1 mile north), Colindale (1 mile north), The Burroughs (1 mile north-east), Hendon (1 mile east) and Staples Corner (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (9 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south-east), Marylebone (6 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-east).
As a London location, The Hyde is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Other landmarks nearby include Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.1 miles east) and Church Farmhouse Museum (1.1 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Parliament Hill and Darland's Lake.
- Nearby schools include Woodfield School (0.8 miles south) and Brampton College (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include Moon Under Water pub (within half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Hendon (0.9 miles north-east)
Typical Artex jobs in The Hyde
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
Typical jobs in The Hyde include:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings damaged by DIY
For rented flats close to Hendon station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What your quote should include
- What category of work it is
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- What is not included
- The scope of the job, in writing
Your options compared
Plastering over it avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why choose us
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Records for your files
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
For landlords, agents and businesses
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
If you run a business from older premises in The Hyde, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site