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Artex Removal in Underhill
Artex removal across Underhill, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
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Artex removal in Underhill
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through. From damaged or cracked coatings and coatings in the way of electrical work, we cover textured walls, Artex ceilings and stipple finishes.
In London conversions like those in Underhill, 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.
- Area
- Underhill (EN5, N20)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Underhill
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights releases fibres.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Walls before tiling
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings damaged by leaks
A school like St Catherine's RC School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
What your quote should include
- Whether the job needs notifying
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- What paperwork you get
Places near Underhill
What else we do in Underhill
How we work
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
Ask for a quote
Send us the address in Underhill, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
What it might be made of
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
After we have finished in Underhill
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
A few practical points:
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Empty the rooms in advance
- File the test result and waste note
Things not to do
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Textured ceilings in Underhill
Underhill is about 1 mile west of Barnet, in Greater London. Properties in Underhill range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
For rented flats close to New Barnet station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Older homes across Underhill may have coatings added during past renovations.
Wherever your property is in EN5 and N20, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Park Road, May's Lane and Manor Road or a nearby road, we can help. For properties just outside Underhill, we cover Barnet (1 mile east), New Barnet (1 mile east), Monken Hadley (1 mile north), Hadley Wood (1 mile north-east) and Cockfosters (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover London (11 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south), Marylebone (9 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (9 miles south) and Shoreditch (10 miles south-east).
Underhill 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.
Well-known places in the area include Barnet General Hospital (0.9 miles west) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (2.2 miles south). Open spaces near Underhill include Greenhill Gardens and Darland's Lake.
- Local schools include Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School (within half a mile north) and Susi Earnshaw Theatre School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (under half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Barnet Urban District (within half a mile north-west)
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
What affects the price in Underhill
Quotes vary because of:
- Travel and parking
- The survey scope
- The quantity or area
- What the material is and its state
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Photos that help
What to photograph:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- An idea of size
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Should you do it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
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.
Underhill questions
Is asbestos common in Underhill homes?
If your home in Underhill was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Underhill and the area around New Barnet station?
Yes, we cover Underhill and the area towards New Barnet station, about 1 mile east.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both work; it depends on the room. We’ll advise for each room.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
What’s included, and what is not
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- We need the room cleared
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site