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Artex Removal in Aldersbrook
Need Artex removal in Aldersbrook? We work across Aldersbrook and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings before plastering
Artex removal in Aldersbrook
How artex removal works in Aldersbrook
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. Typical materials include stipple finishes, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings, and typical jobs are ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and flaking textured ceilings.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in areas like Aldersbrook, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Location
- Aldersbrook (E11, E12, E7)
- County
- Greater London
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For businesses and landlords in Aldersbrook
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Aldersbrook must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Also near Aldersbrook
What else we do in Aldersbrook
A closer look at the materials
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Step by step
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Let us know if something’s broken
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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How we price Artex removal
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The size of the job
- Travel and parking
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Waste quantity and disposal
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Send us the address in Aldersbrook, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Looking after things afterwards
Share the paperwork with your trades.
To avoid problems in future:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Test every different coating
Don’ts
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Aldersbrook questions
Do textured ceilings in Aldersbrook homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can you work in Aldersbrook with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it.
Can I stay at home while you work?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
How much does Artex removal cost in Aldersbrook?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote after testing.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it first, and record that it’s there.
The scope of Artex removal
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- We need the room cleared
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials in Aldersbrook
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Can I do it myself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Where asbestos turns up
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
If you are refurbishing a rental near Wanstead Park station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Any exclusions
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- The documents you will receive
Artex removal around Aldersbrook
Aldersbrook is about 1 mile north of Forest Gate, in Greater London. Wherever your property is in Aldersbrook, tell us the postcode and what you need. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Aldersbrook to London (about 7 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Aldersbrook, near Church of St Gabriel or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Non-domestic buildings like Aldersbrook Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings.
Here we cover the E11, E12 and E7 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. That could mean a property on Dover Road, Merlin Road and Belfry Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Aldersbrook. You’ll find Aldersbrook on the A116, so it’s easy for us to reach. Other places close to Aldersbrook we cover include Bushwood Area of Leytonstone (1 mile west), Forest Gate (1 mile south), Wanstead (1 mile north), Leytonstone (1 mile west) and Redbridge (1 mile north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (7 miles south-west), City of Westminster (9 miles south-west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (11 miles south-west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-west).
Aldersbrook is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Well-known places in the area include Stratford Centre (2.1 miles south-west) and Wanstead Hospital (1.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Local schools include Wanstead High School (0.8 miles north) and Tyndale Academy (1.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The George pub (0.9 miles north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Cann Hall (1 mile west)
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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