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Asbestos removal and surveys in NW9
We cover every part of the NW9 postcode district, which takes in Colindale, Grahame Park and The Hyde. We survey, test and remove asbestos, with written paperwork.
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Towns and villages in NW9
- Colindale
- Grahame Park
- The Hyde
- West Hendon
- Kingsbury
- Burnt Oak
- Neasden
- Wembley
- Hendon
- The Burroughs
- Wembley Park
- Queensbury
- Dollis Hill
- Staples Corner
What we do in NW9
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Our artex removal in NW9
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. People often contact us about loft conversions and extensions and rented homes refurbished between tenants, involving textured walls, coated ceiling roses and swirl patterns.
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Pricing in NW9
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
How we work in NW9
- No removal until we know what it is
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Waste paperwork for every removal
Get a quote
Send us the address in NW9, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
Around Colindale
In Colindale, that can mean a property near St Matthias the Apostle church, Moon Under Water pub and Colindale Primary School, among other places. Also close by are Kisharon College (1.2 miles east), Sunny Hill Park (0.8 miles east) and Saracens High School (0.5 miles north). Colindale’s nearest station is Hendon station, about 1 mile south-east. Well-known places in the area include Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-east) and Municipal Borough of Hendon (0.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
Artex removal in NW9
Across NW9, renovations often uncover textured coatings, in towns and villages alike.
Colindale: If you’re refurbishing a rental near Hendon station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. For a school such as Colindale Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
What happens next
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
- Keep pets away
- Photos help us quote
- File the test result and waste note
- Each different coating needs testing
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Test before the builders arrive.
What we do and do not cover
We are upfront about what’s included:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
Should you do it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Choosing the right option
What are the options for Artex? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is normally better.
Comparing quotes
- Suitable insurance for the work
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What is not included
- How fibres will be kept down
Why people call us in NW9
Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings already disturbed
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Loft conversions
NW9 questions
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site