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Asbestos Artex Removal in Cranham, Greater London
Found something that might be asbestos in Cranham? Our service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, with clear advice at each step.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Artex removal in Cranham
Artex removal near Cranham
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We will talk you through the options for your rooms in Cranham. People often contact us about ceilings before skimming and extensions that cut into ceilings, involving Artex ceilings, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses.
In London conversions like those in Cranham, one ceiling may have several coatings from different decades, so we test each coating. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Cranham (RM14)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Choosing the right option
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why people choose us
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Covering London and the South East
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
See how we price jobs or our cost guide.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- We need the room cleared
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
Prices and what affects them
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- How much waste there is
- How much there is
- Material and condition
- Travel and parking
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Sending photos
Helpful photos:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Cracks or breaks
- A rough size or measurement
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
What happens
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Tell us about parking and access
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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After the job
The surface is left ready for making good.
To avoid problems in future:
- Keep pets away
- File the test result and waste note
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Send photos of the coatings
Don’ts
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Test before the builders arrive.
Other services in Cranham
Textured ceilings in Cranham
Cranham is about 2 miles east of Hornchurch, in Greater London. Properties in Cranham range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Cranham is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We work right across the region, from Cranham to London (16 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Cranham, near St Luke's Cranham or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. If you are refurbishing a rental near Upminster station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the RM14 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Avon Road, Moor Lane and Front Lane, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Close by, we cover Upminster (1 mile west), Puddle Dock (1 mile east), Upminster Bridge (1 mile west), North Ockendon (2 miles south-east) and Emerson Park (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Shoreditch (15 miles west), Walthamstow (13 miles west), Hoxton (15 miles west), Whitechapel (15 miles west), Orpington (14 miles south-west) and Plaistow (11 miles west).
Cranham is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Nearby you will also find Hornchurch Urban District (2.2 miles west) and St George's Hospital (2.4 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Cranham Brickfields.
- Schools near Cranham include The James Oglethorpe Primary School (less than half a mile south)
- Local pubs include The Crumpled Horn pub (1 mile south-west)
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Common questions in Cranham
Is asbestos common in Cranham homes?
If your home in Cranham was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do textured ceilings in Cranham homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. Often you can stay in other rooms.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Do you work in Cranham?
Yes. We cover Cranham and the surrounding area as part of Greater London. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Typical Artex jobs in Cranham
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
Typical jobs in Cranham include:
- Coatings already disturbed
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Landlord refurbishments
For a school such as Hall Mead School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Comparing quotes
- What category of work it is
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site