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Asbestos Artex Removal in Bow, Greater London
Looking for Artex removal in Bow? We cover Bow and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Flaking textured ceilings
Artex removal near Bow
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How much waste there is
- How much there is
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Photos that help
When you send photos, these help most:
- Street parking nearby
- Cracks or breaks
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will reply with a quote.
Artex removal for Bow properties
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. Testing a sample tells you, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. People often contact us about rented homes refurbished between tenants and damaged or cracked coatings, including swirl patterns, stipple finishes and coated plasterboard.
Ceilings in Bow conversions can have more than one coating, so we test each coating. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Where
- Bow (E3)
- County
- Greater London
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The scope of Artex removal
So you know what to expect:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials in Bow
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
Textured ceilings in Bow
Bow is about 1 mile south-east of Hackney, in Greater London. Bow is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Bow is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work.
For a school such as Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. For rented flats close to Hackney Wick station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Wherever your property is in E3, we can help with Artex removal. Streets in the area include Trellis Square, Sheffield Square and Bromley High Street, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Being close to the B142, Bow is easy for us to reach. If your property is just outside Bow, we also cover Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile north), Old Ford (1 mile north-east), Mile End (1 mile south), Fish Island (1 mile north) and Bromley (1 mile south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north).
As a London location, Bow is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Other landmarks nearby include St Clement's Hospital (within half a mile south) and Westfield Stratford City (1.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Bow include Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Local schools include Mulberry UTC (under half a mile north) and Mulberry UTC (less than half a mile north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Lord Tredegar Public House (under half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Park (0.5 miles north)
For businesses and landlords in Bow
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Bow must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Questions from Bow
Do textured ceilings in Bow homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Could my house in Bow contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Do you work in Bow?
Yes, Bow is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Can I just skim over it?
It’s an option for an intact coating: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
Towns and villages near Bow
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Why people call us in Bow
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings already disturbed
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
In older homes in Bow, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
What to look for in a quote
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Which areas and materials are covered
Step by step
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
How to get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Helpful guides
Choosing the right option
Plastering over it is an option, but never sand it first, and it remains in place. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
What you get
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Clear written quotes
See our prices page or our cost guide.
Should you do it yourself?
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.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note