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Asbestos removal and surveys in N1
We cover every part of the N1 postcode district, including Hoxton, Highbury and Clerkenwell. Surveys, testing and removal, planned to HSE guidance.
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Where we work in N1
- Hoxton
- Highbury
- Clerkenwell
- St Luke's
- Islington
- Angel
- Pentonville
- Canonbury
- Barnsbury
- Mildmay
- De Beauvoir Town
- Kingsland
- Haggerston
- St Pancras
- Shoreditch
- Finsbury
- Kings Cross
- Agar Town
- Lower Holloway
- Newington Green
- Dalston
Our services across N1
- Asbestos removal
- Artex removal
- Garage roof removal
- Asbestos testing
- Asbestos surveys
- See everything we do
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode for a quote: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
About artex removal in N1
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, across N1. Typical materials include swirl patterns, stipple finishes and textured walls, and typical jobs are ceilings before downlights go in and walls before tiling.
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, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Prices in N1
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why choose us
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Accredited laboratory results
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
How to get a quote
Each job is priced individually. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
What’s near Hoxton
Around Hoxton, we work at homes and buildings near Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives, Shoreditch Park and Stag's Head pub, among other places. Nearby too are Shoreditch Park Primary School (less than half a mile north), Hackney University Technical College (under half a mile south-east), Islington Green School (0.6 miles west) and Church of St Anne with St Columba (under half a mile east). The nearest railway station is close to the centre of Hoxton: Hoxton station. A little further out are Montfichet's Tower (1.6 miles south-west) and Hackney Walk (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces within easy reach include St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
- Other local spots include Metropolitan Borough of Islington (0.9 miles north-west)
Artex removal in N1
From St Pancras, Shoreditch and Hoxton to small villages, homes across N1 have textured ceilings. Testing comes first, wherever you are.
Hoxton: If your home is one of the older properties in Hoxton, near Church of St Anne with St Columba or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. For rented flats close to Hoxton station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Materials, one by one
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
After we’ve finished in N1
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Each different coating needs testing
- Send photos of the coatings
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Good to know
A few things to be aware of:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
Weighing up your options
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes.
What your quote should include
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether VAT is included
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What category of work it is
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
N1: your questions answered
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. Often you can stay in other rooms.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site