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Asbestos removal and surveys in N3
We cover every part of the N3 postcode district, which takes in Finchley, Church End and East Finchley. We survey, test and remove asbestos, with written paperwork.
Asbestos help in N3
Places in N3
Our services across N3
Send us photos and the postcode for a quote: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
How artex removal works in N3
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. We often deal with Artex ceilings, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard, and typical jobs are coatings in the way of electrical work and coatings already disturbed.
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
What you’ll pay
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why choose us
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Houses, flats and business premises
Get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Near you in Finchley
Our work in Finchley takes us near Victoria Park, Woodhouse College and Manorside Primary School, among other places. Also close by are The Elephant Inn (0.8 miles north), St Paul's Finchley (within half a mile north-west), Bishop Douglass School (0.5 miles south) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1.1 miles north). The nearest railway station is New Southgate station, about 1.9 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Grand Arcade (1 mile north) and Municipal Borough of Finchley (less than half a mile east). Within reach you’ll find Highgate Hill and Lakeside Nature Reserve.
Artex removal in N3
In N3, renovation is when textured ceilings get noticed, in Finchley, East Finchley and Church End and smaller places alike.
Finchley: For a school such as Manorside Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. If you’re refurbishing a rental near New Southgate station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Should you do it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
The scope of Artex removal
Before you book, note that:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- We need the room cleared
- Other materials may need their own approach
How we price Artex removal
The cost depends on:
- Parking and access charges
- How much there is
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Access to the area
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Cracks or breaks
- The access route
- A wide shot showing where the material is
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
For businesses and landlords in N3
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
A closer look at the materials
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
FAQs for N3
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You’ll get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll explain the options.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not until it’s been tested. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note