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Asbestos Artex Removal in Winchmore Hill, Greater London
Artex removal for Winchmore Hill: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Walls before tiling
Artex removal for Winchmore Hill
About our artex removal in Winchmore Hill
Planning a renovation in Winchmore Hill with textured ceilings? Get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. People often contact us about walls before tiling and ceilings before skimming, including swirl patterns, coated plasterboard and stipple finishes.
Ceilings in Winchmore Hill conversions can have more than one coating, so each may need testing. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Where
- Winchmore Hill (N21, N13, N9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces and bagged or wrapped. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Getting a price
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Also near Winchmore Hill
What else we do in Winchmore Hill
DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Why people call us in Winchmore Hill
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
People normally contact us about one of these:
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Landlord refurbishments
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings coming down
For rented flats close to Winchmore Hill station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
What your quote should include
- Suitable insurance for the work
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Whether VAT is included
- What is not included
Textured ceilings in Winchmore Hill
Winchmore Hill is about 2 miles north-west of Edmonton, in Greater London. Anywhere in Winchmore Hill, just send the postcode. We work in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
Older homes across Winchmore Hill may have coatings added during past renovations. A school like St. Paul's School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
Anywhere in N21, N13 and N9, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Farm Road, Arlow Road and Hurst Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Winchmore Hill. If your property is just outside Winchmore Hill, we also cover Bush Hill (1 mile north-east), Bush Hill Park (1 mile north-east), Enfield (1 mile north-east), Enfield Chase (2 miles north) and Edmonton (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles south), City of Westminster (9 miles south), Marylebone (8 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south-west), St Pancras (7 miles south) and Shoreditch (8 miles south).
As a London location, Winchmore Hill is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
A little further out are Greentrees Hospital (1.6 miles south) and Museum of Enfield (1.4 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Darland's Lake and Barfield Allotments Nature Park.
- Local schools include Keble Preparatory School (under half a mile north-west) and Winchmore School (within half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Kings Head pub (under half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Southgate (1.4 miles south)
Responsibilities for owners
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
If your business premises in Winchmore Hill were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
What it costs
Our quotes take into account:
- The survey scope
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Travel and parking
- Disposal costs
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- An overall view
- A rough size or measurement
- How we’d reach it
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
- We need the room cleared
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Winchmore Hill: your questions answered
Is the Artex in my Winchmore Hill home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do older homes in Winchmore Hill have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Winchmore Hill can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
It’s an option for an intact coating: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Do not sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Afterwards
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Some practical advice:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Each different coating needs testing
- Keep the results and paperwork
What to avoid
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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