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Asbestos Artex Removal in Coldharbour, Greater London
Artex removal in Coldharbour, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Artex removal for Coldharbour
Why people call us in Coldharbour
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings already disturbed
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
For a school such as Woolmore Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Before you book anyone
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What paperwork you get
- The method and controls
Artex removal for Coldharbour properties
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. Testing a sample tells you, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. Whether it’s loft conversions and extensions and walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit, we cover coated plasterboard, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses and more.
Ceilings in Coldharbour conversions can have more than one coating, so each may need testing. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Where
- Coldharbour (E14, SE10, E22)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after things afterwards
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Keeping things safe:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Each different coating needs testing
- Book your plasterer after removal
Things not to do
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Places near Coldharbour
Other services in Coldharbour
DIY and asbestos
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Step by step
Our team wears protective equipment, and the room stays closed. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Clear the way to the work area
Get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Helpful guides
Coldharbour questions
Can you work in Coldharbour with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it.
Is asbestos common in Coldharbour homes?
If your home in Coldharbour was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings don’t contain asbestos. The only way to know is to test a sample.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
What we do and do not cover
So you know what to expect:
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- We need the room cleared
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
Options to consider in Coldharbour
A low price may mean shortcuts. Ask about the method and the waste. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why us?
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- No removal until we know what it is
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Domestic and commercial work
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you run a business from older premises in Coldharbour, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Artex removal around Coldharbour
Coldharbour is about 2 miles north of Greenwich, in Greater London. For Artex jobs in Coldharbour, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Coldharbour is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
For rented flats close to Canary Wharf station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Older homes across Coldharbour may have coatings added during past renovations.
For Artex jobs in E14, SE10 and E22, just send the postcode and a few photos. Whether your property is on Canada Square, Simpson's Road and Amsterdam Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. You’ll find Coldharbour on the A1206 and A1261, which makes it simple to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Blackwall (1 mile north-east), London Docklands (1 mile west), Poplar (1 mile north-west), Canary Wharf (1 mile west) and Heron Quays (1 mile west). We also cover nearby towns such as London (4 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
As a London location, Coldharbour is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Nearby you will also find Poplar Hospital (0.6 miles north) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.8 miles west). Open spaces near Coldharbour include Tower Hill and Lavender Pond.
- Schools near Coldharbour include Tower Hamlets College (0.6 miles north-west) and Canary Wharf College 3 (0.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Gun pub (less than half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Holy Trinity (2.3 miles north-west)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note