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Artex Removal in Yeading
Artex removal for properties in Yeading and Greater London: textured coating testing and removal.
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings damaged by leaks
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Artex removal in Yeading
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation, which is why testing first matters in Yeading. From ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and ceilings before plastering, we deal with textured walls, swirl patterns and coated ceiling roses.
In London conversions like those in Yeading, 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
- Yeading (UB5, UB4, UB1)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Yeading, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
After the job
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
To avoid problems in future:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep pets away
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Each different coating needs testing
Avoid these
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Should you do it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
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Questions from Yeading
Do textured ceilings in Yeading homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you cover Yeading and the area around Southall station?
Yes, we cover Yeading and the area towards Southall station, about 1.8 miles south.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. Often you can stay in other rooms.
Is my textured ceiling in Yeading asbestos?
Not necessarily: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. A sample test tells you which you have.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not until it’s been tested. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Where asbestos turns up
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings coming down
Non-domestic buildings like Brookside Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings.
Comparing quotes
- How fibres will be kept down
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Whether VAT is included
What happens
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Ask for a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
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Which option is right?
What are the options for Artex? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is generally best. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
How we work in Yeading
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- No removal until we know what it is
- Work done to the regulations
- Houses, flats and business premises
Take a look at how we quote or published price ranges.
What affects the price in Yeading
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- The type of material and its condition
- The quantity or area
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- The access route
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- The parking area
- A wide shot showing where the material is
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Textured ceilings in Yeading
Yeading is about 2 miles north-east of Hayes, in Greater London. For Artex jobs in Yeading, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
For rented flats close to Southall station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Older homes across Yeading may have coatings added during past renovations.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of UB5, UB4 and UB1. Whether your property is on Owen Road, Friar Road and Maple Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. If your property is just outside Yeading, we also cover Yiewsley (1 mile north), Dormers Wells (2 miles south-east), Northolt (2 miles north-east), Southall (2 miles south) and South Ruislip (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in London (13 miles east), City of Westminster (10 miles east), Marylebone (11 miles east), Kensington (8 miles east), St Pancras (12 miles east) and Shoreditch (13 miles east).
As a London location, Yeading is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Nearby you’ll also find Hayes Cottage Hospital (1.5 miles south-west) and The Chimes (3.8 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Middle Lake and Yeading Brook Meadows.
- Local schools include Barnhill Community High School (within half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include White Hart Public House (0.5 miles north)
What it might be made of
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note