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Asbestos removal and surveys in HA2
We cover every part of the HA2 postcode district, including Harrow, South Harrow and Roxeth. Surveys, testing and removal, planned to HSE guidance.
Need asbestos advice in HA2?
Places in HA2
- Harrow
- South Harrow
- Roxeth
- North Harrow
- Rayners Lane
- Hatch End
- Wealdstone
- Greenhill
- Eastcote
- South Ruislip
- Roxbourne
- Harrow on the Hill
- Headstone
What we do in HA2
- Garage roof removal
- Asbestos testing
- Asbestos surveys
- Artex removal
- Asbestos removal
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Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode for a quote: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Artex removal across HA2
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, in houses, flats and commercial premises across HA2. Typical materials include stipple finishes, coated plasterboard and coated ceiling roses, and typical jobs are coatings in the way of electrical work and ceilings before plastering.
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Cost
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What you get
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Get a quote
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Near you in Harrow
In Harrow, that can mean a property near Northwick Park, Orley Farm School and Grange Primary School, among other places. Also close by are Whitmore High School (within half a mile south-west), Kingsfield Arms (under half a mile east) and Church of St Peter (less than half a mile north). The nearest railway station is Harrow-on-the-Hill station, roughly 0.7 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St. George's Shopping Centre (0.7 miles north-east) and Clementine Churchill Hospital (1 mile south-east). Open spaces near Harrow include Islip Manor Meadows and Northala Fields.
Textured ceilings across HA2
From Harrow, Hatch End and Wealdstone to small villages, homes across HA2 have textured ceilings. Testing comes first, wherever you are.
Harrow: Non-domestic buildings like Whitmore High School should already have records of any textured coatings. If you are refurbishing a rental near Harrow-on-the-Hill station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Options to consider in HA2
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room.
Comparing quotes
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What category of work it is
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
What it might be made of
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which does not change what’s underneath.
The scope of Artex removal
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
Should you do it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in HA2
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Walls before tiling
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
HA2 questions
Do you work in flats?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Only once you know it’s clear. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
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.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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