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Asbestos removal and surveys in NW10
Found something that might be asbestos in NW10? We cover Neasden, Harlesden and Church End and every street in between, planned to HSE guidance.
Asbestos help in NW10
Towns and villages in NW10
- Neasden
- Harlesden
- Church End
- Willesden
- Stonebridge
- Kensal Green
- Brent Park
- Willesden Green
- Stonebridge Park
- College Park
- West Twyford
- Park Royal
- Old Oak Common
- Ealing
- Acton
- North Kensington
- Kensal Rise
- Cricklewood
- Brondesbury
- Alperton
- Wembley Park
- Tokyngton
- Mapesbury
- Dollis Hill
- Hanger Hill
Services in NW10
- Garage roof removal
- Artex removal
- Asbestos surveys
- Asbestos testing
- Asbestos removal
- See everything we do
Send us photos and the postcode for a quote: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Artex removal in NW10: what to expect
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. We often deal with coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and textured walls, and typical jobs are ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and walls before tiling.
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces and bagged or wrapped.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
What you will pay
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
How we work in NW10
- Covering London and the South East
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Domestic and commercial work
- No removal until we know what it is
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
Near you in Neasden
Jobs here are often close to The Swaminarayan School, St Catherine's Church Neasden with St Paul and Gladstone Park, among other places. You’ll also find Northview Junior and Infant School (under half a mile west) and Crest Boys' Academy (0.6 miles north). The closest station to Neasden is Brent Cross West station, roughly 1.3 miles north-east. A little further out are London Designer Outlet (1.7 miles west) and Brent Museum and Archives (1 mile south-east). Green spaces within easy reach include Westbere Copse and Castlebar Hill.
- Local facilities include Middlesex (1.5 miles south-west)
NW10: textured coatings in homes
Textured ceilings turn up in homes across NW10, from Ealing, Acton and Neasden to 0 villages and hamlets. We test first, wherever the property is.
Neasden: In older homes in Neasden, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. A school like Northview Junior and Infant School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
Looking after things afterwards
Covered coatings should be recorded.
- Each different coating needs testing
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep the results and paperwork
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Test before the builders arrive.
Typical Artex jobs in NW10
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
In older properties, we often see:
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings before plastering
DIY and asbestos
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Some limits to bear in mind:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We need the room cleared
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Your questions about Artex removal in NW10
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both are options: the right choice depends on the room. We’ll advise room by room.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Only once you know it’s clear. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site