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Asbestos Artex Removal in Canary Wharf, Greater London
Looking for Artex removal in Canary Wharf? We work across Canary Wharf and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Rented flats before redecoration
Asbestos help in Canary Wharf
Artex in Canary Wharf homes
Canary Wharf is about 2 miles north-west of Greenwich, in Greater London. Homes, landlords and businesses in Canary Wharf contact us for Artex jobs. We cover 764 places across Greater London.
A school like Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. If you are refurbishing flats near Canary Wharf station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Anywhere in E14, SE16 and E22, we can help with Artex removal. Your property could be on Castor Lane, Cassilis Road and Dockyard Lane or the roads around them, wherever it is in Canary Wharf. Main roads around Canary Wharf include the A1261; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. Close by, we cover London Docklands (1 mile east), Poplar (1 mile north-east), Heron Quays (1 mile south-west), Coldharbour (1 mile east) and Blackwall (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
As a London location, Canary Wharf is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Well-known places in the area include Poplar Hospital (0.7 miles north-east) and Greenwich Castle (2 miles south). The countryside around Canary Wharf includes St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include Tower Hamlets College (within half a mile north-east) and Canary Wharf College 3 (0.8 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Ledger Building pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Holy Trinity (1.8 miles north-west)
How artex removal works in Canary Wharf
Planning a renovation in Canary Wharf with textured ceilings? Test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. From ceilings before skimming and walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit, we deal with stipple finishes, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard.
In London conversions like those in Canary Wharf, one ceiling may have several coatings from different decades, so each may need testing. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Area
- Canary Wharf (E14, SE16, E22)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and don’t cover
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials in Canary Wharf
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Canary Wharf questions
Is the Artex in my Canary Wharf home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Do you cover Canary Wharf and the area around Canary Wharf station?
Yes, we cover Canary Wharf, including the streets around Canary Wharf station.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Is my textured ceiling in Canary Wharf asbestos?
Not necessarily: many coatings are asbestos-free. Testing a sample is how you find out.
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- The survey scope
- The type of material and its condition
- Access to the area
- The category of work
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Damaged areas
- A rough size or measurement
- The access route
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
After the job
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Going forward:
- Keep pets away
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Photos help us quote
- Each different coating needs testing
What to avoid
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Which option is right?
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
What you get
- Accredited laboratory results
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- No removal until we know what it is
- Work done to the regulations
Take a look at how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Places near Canary Wharf
Other services in Canary Wharf
The process
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Getting ready
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Can I do it myself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If your business premises in Canary Wharf were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site