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Asbestos Artex Removal in Turnpike Lane, Greater London
Artex removal for Turnpike Lane: textured coating testing and removal. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Artex removal in Turnpike Lane
Weighing up your options
Plastering over it is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
How we work in Turnpike Lane
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Waste paperwork for every removal
Take a look at how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Artex removal in Turnpike Lane
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. Testing a sample tells you, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. Typical jobs include ceilings before skimming and coatings damaged by leaks, involving Artex ceilings, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in towns and villages like Turnpike Lane, often painted over many times. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Area
- Turnpike Lane (N8, N22, N15)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Turnpike Lane
Other services in Turnpike Lane
How it works
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park
- Clear the way to the work area
- Move things out of the way carefully
Get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form; it helps us quote accurately.
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Artex removal around Turnpike Lane
Turnpike Lane is about 3 miles north of Highbury, in Greater London. Homes, landlords and businesses in Turnpike Lane contact us for Artex jobs. Turnpike Lane is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 6 miles away.
If you are refurbishing flats near Hornsey station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. For a school such as North Harringay Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Anywhere in N8, N22 and N15, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Bury Road, High Road and Glebe Road; we cover every one. Other places close to Turnpike Lane we cover include Hornsey (1 mile west), Noel Park (1 mile north), Wood Green (1 mile north), Stroud Green (1 mile south) and Crouch End (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles south), City of Westminster (6 miles south), Marylebone (5 miles south), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (4 miles south) and Shoreditch (5 miles south).
Turnpike Lane is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
A little further out are The Mall Wood Green (under half a mile north) and Municipal Borough of Wood Green (0.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Turnpike Lane include Darland's Lake and Railway Fields.
- Local schools include Greig City Academy (within half a mile south-west) and Moselle Upper School (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Toll Gate pub (within half a mile north-east)
For businesses and landlords in Turnpike Lane
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Waste quantity and disposal
- What the material is and its state
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A photo of the whole area
- Labels, if any
- An idea of size
- Where we could park
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Materials, one by one
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Limits to be aware of
The usual limits are:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
Afterwards
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- File the test result and waste note
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Send photos of the coatings
Avoid these
Test before the builders arrive.
Test before the builders arrive.
Turnpike Lane questions
Do you work near Hornsey station?
Yes, we cover Turnpike Lane, including the streets around Hornsey station.
Do textured ceilings in Turnpike Lane homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
How do I get a quote?
Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Is my textured ceiling in Turnpike Lane asbestos?
Not every coating does: many coatings are asbestos-free. A sample test tells you which you have.
Should you do it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
- 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