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Asbestos removal and surveys in EN5
Found something that might be asbestos in EN5? We cover Barnet, New Barnet and High Barnet and every street in between, with written quotes and paperwork.
Asbestos help in EN5
Where we work in EN5
- Barnet
- New Barnet
- High Barnet
- Hadley
- Underhill
- Monken Hadley
- Arkley
- Dancers Hill
- Kitts End
- Bentley Heath
- Rowley Green
- Hadley Wood
- Totteridge
Our services across EN5
Send us photos and the postcode for a quote: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Areas we cover
How artex removal works in EN5
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. We often deal with coated ceiling roses, textured walls and coated plasterboard, and typical jobs are walls before tiling and coatings in the way of electrical work.
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Cost
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Why people choose us
- No removal until we know what it is
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
Landmarks near Barnet
Jobs here are often close to The Railway Tavern, Highlands Gardens and Grasvenor Avenue Infant School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Susi Earnshaw Theatre School (0.7 miles north-west), Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School (0.6 miles north-west) and St John's United Reformed Church (under half a mile east). The nearest railway station is New Barnet station, roughly 0.6 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (2.1 miles south) and Spires Shopping Centre (0.9 miles north-west). Green spaces within easy reach include Darland's Lake and Greenhill Gardens.
- Other local spots include Barnet Urban District (0.6 miles north-west)
Where we remove Artex in EN5
From Barnet, New Barnet and High Barnet to small villages, homes across EN5 have textured ceilings. Testing comes first, wherever you are.
Barnet: Non-domestic buildings like Grasvenor Avenue Infant School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. Older homes across Barnet may have coatings added during past renovations.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Weighing up your options
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building.
Comparing quotes
- Any exclusions
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- VAT, clearly stated
What affects the price in EN5
We base our quote on:
- The type of material and its condition
- The survey scope
- Disposal costs
- Parking and access charges
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Damaged areas
- Labels, if any
- How we’d reach it
- Approximate dimensions
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so testing is the only way to know.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings before plastering
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Questions from EN5
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings generally are not licensed.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
- 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
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site