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Artex Removal for Custom House
Need Artex removal in Custom House? We cover Custom House and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings before plastering
Artex removal for Custom House
DIY and asbestos
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Artex removal in Custom House
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. People often contact us about landlord refurbishments and flaking textured ceilings, involving textured walls, swirl patterns and stipple finishes.
Ceilings in Custom House conversions can have more than one coating, so each may need testing. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Area
- Custom House (E16, E13)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What’s included, and what isn’t
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we deal with
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
What it might be made of
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- What the material is and its state
- How much there is
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- The parking area
- The access route
- Approximate dimensions
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
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.
Responsibilities for owners
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Custom House must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
If you run a business from older premises in Custom House, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Custom House
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, which can make them crumble.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Walls before tiling
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
If you’re refurbishing flats near Custom House station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Questions to ask before you book
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- What category of work it is
- VAT, clearly stated
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Custom House properties and textured coatings
Custom House is about 1 mile south of Canning Town, in Greater London. We cover Custom House as part of Greater London, whatever the size of the job. Custom House is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Older homes across Custom House may have coatings added during past renovations. Non-domestic buildings like St Joachim's Catholic Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
This part of Greater London takes in E16 and E13, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Tree Road, Ethel Road and Booth Road; we cover every one. Main roads around Custom House include the A1020, so mention parking if the property is on one. If your property is just outside Custom House, we also cover West Silvertown (1 mile south-west), Silvertown (1 mile south), Canning Town (1 mile north), Royal Docks (1 mile east) and Limmo Peninsula (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also work in London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
As a London location, Custom House is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
A little further out are East Ham (2 miles north-east) and Greenwich Castle (2.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Custom House includes Gilbert's Pit and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include Royal Docks Academy (under half a mile north-east) and The Royal Docks Community School (under half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Connaught Tavern (within half a mile east)
What happens next
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, with a consignment note.
Once we are done:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Clear the rooms before the work
Things not to do
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
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What else we do in Custom House
Step by step
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces and bagged or wrapped. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
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Custom House: your questions answered
Do you work near Custom House station?
Yes. Custom House station is close to the centre of Custom House, and we cover the whole area.
Do textured ceilings in Custom House homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note