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Artex Removal for Bow Common
Artex removal for properties in Bow Common and Greater London: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Need Artex removal in Bow Common?
DIY and asbestos
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Artex removal in Bow Common
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. A small sample tells you which you have, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. People often contact us about ceilings due for plastering or skimming and coatings scraped during DIY, involving stipple finishes, Artex ceilings and swirl patterns.
In London conversions like those in Bow Common, one ceiling may have several coatings from different decades, so we test each coating. We only recommend work that is needed, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Area
- Bow Common (E14, E3, E1)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Bow Common: your questions answered
Could my house in Bow Common contain asbestos?
Any home in Bow Common built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work near Limehouse station?
Yes, we cover Bow Common and the area towards Limehouse station, about 0.8 miles south-west.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
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.
How can I get a price?
Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Other materials may need their own approach
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we deal with
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
Afterwards
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
After we have finished:
- Keep pets away
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
What to avoid
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
How we price Artex removal
When we quote, we look at:
- The quantity or area
- Parking and access charges
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A clear close-up
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Cracks or breaks
You will get a written quote. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
For landlords, agents and businesses
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.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
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Choosing the right option
Plastering over it avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Why people choose us
- Covering London and the South East
- Work done to the regulations
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Read how we quote and the cost guide.
What we deal with in Bow Common
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, which can make them look newer than they are.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Walls before tiling
Non-domestic buildings like St Paul's Way Trust School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Before booking anyone
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- The method and controls
- Which laboratory analyses samples
The process
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Getting a price
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
Bow Common properties and textured coatings
Bow Common is about 2 miles east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. We cover Bow Common as part of Greater London, whatever the size of the job. Bow Common is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work.
In older homes in Bow Common, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. If you are refurbishing flats near Limehouse station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
This part of Greater London takes in E14, E3 and E1. From Market Way, Knapp Road and Thomas Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Other places close to Bow Common we cover include Limehouse (1 mile west), Bromley (1 mile north-east), Mile End (1 mile north-west), Poplar (1 mile south) and Canary Wharf (1 mile south). We also cover nearby towns such as London (3 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (5 miles north).
Bow Common is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of the Book (0.5 miles south-west) and Tower of London (2.4 miles west). The countryside around Bow Common includes Tower Hill and Hollow Pond.
- Nearby schools include Stebon Primary School (under half a mile south-west) and Langdon Park Secondary School (0.5 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Widow's Son pub (under half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include Holy Trinity (1.1 miles north-west)
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note