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Asbestos Artex Removal in Aldgate, Greater London
Buildings in Aldgate built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers textured coating testing and removal.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Flaking textured ceilings
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For businesses and landlords in Aldgate
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
How artex removal works in Aldgate
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. People often contact us about flaking textured ceilings and extensions that cut into ceilings, including swirl patterns, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses.
In flats and houses around Aldgate, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, often painted over many times. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Where
- Aldgate (E1, EC2A, SE1)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Also near Aldgate
Also in Aldgate
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
After we have finished in Aldgate
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
Some practical advice:
- Keep pets away
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Photos help us quote
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
Don’ts
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Which option is right?
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- Across London and the South East
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Reports and results you can share
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
How we price Artex removal
We base our quote on:
- Material and condition
- How easy it is to reach
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The survey scope
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Photos that help
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Damaged areas
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Visible markings
- A close-up from a safe distance
Every job is quoted in writing. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
What we deal with in Aldgate
Many trades want a test result first.
Typical jobs in Aldgate include:
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings damaged by leaks
In older homes in Aldgate, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
What to look for in a quote
- How fibres will be kept down
- What category of work it is
- Whether VAT is included
- Suitable insurance for the work
Aldgate properties and textured coatings
Aldgate is about 1 mile north-east of London, in Greater London. Wherever your property is in Aldgate, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we will quote. We cover 764 places across Greater London.
For a school such as The Aldgate School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. If you’re refurbishing flats near London Fenchurch Street station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
We carry out Artex jobs all over E1, EC2A and SE1. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Bush Lane, Swan Lane and Mark Lane or the roads around them. With the A3 and A10 close by, Aldgate is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Spitalfields (1 mile north-east), Bishopsgate (1 mile north-west), Tower Hill (1 mile south), Whitechapel (1 mile north-east) and City of London (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (15 miles west).
As a London location, Aldgate is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
A little further out are Minories (within half a mile south-east) and Tower of London (within half a mile south). Open spaces near Aldgate include St. James's Park Lake and Lavender Pond.
- Nearby schools include Fund Academy (under half a mile east) and London Enterprise Academy (0.6 miles east)
- Churches close by include St Mary-at-Hill (under half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find East India Arms (within half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (less than half a mile north)
Your questions about Artex removal in Aldgate
Is asbestos common in Aldgate homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you work in Aldgate with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
Normally you can use other rooms: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
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.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
What happens
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and the room stays closed. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- 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
Before we arrive
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Related guides
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site