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Artex Removal for Dagenham
Artex removal for properties in Dagenham and Greater London: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings before skimming
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Get a quote for Dagenham
About our artex removal in Dagenham
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. Testing a sample tells you, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. Common materials are textured walls, coated plasterboard and Artex ceilings, and people normally contact us about ceilings before downlights go in and extensions that cut into ceilings.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in places like Dagenham, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- Dagenham (RM10, RM9, RM13, RM7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Doing it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
For businesses and landlords in Dagenham
If you manage or own a block in Dagenham, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Textured ceilings in Dagenham
Dagenham is about 3 miles south of Romford, in Greater London. Wherever your property is in Dagenham, tell us the postcode and what you need. Dagenham is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. Our area stretches from Dagenham to London (11 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing flats near Dagenham Dock station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Non-domestic buildings like Village Infants' School should already have records of any textured coatings.
Wherever your property is in RM10, RM9, RM13 and RM7, Artex removal is available. Your property could be on Exeter Road, Plumtree Close and Rodwell Place or the roads around them, wherever it is in Dagenham. Being close to the B178, Dagenham is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Becontree (1 mile north-west), Dagenham Green (1 mile south-west), Beam Park (1 mile south), South Hornchurch (1 mile south-east) and Hornchurch Marshes (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles west), Shoreditch (10 miles west) and Walthamstow (9 miles west).
Dagenham 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’ll also find The Brewery (2.5 miles north) and River (1.1 miles south). Within reach you will find Dagenham Village Churchyard.
- Schools near Dagenham include Dagenham Park Community School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Cross Keys pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Afterwards
Covered coatings should be recorded.
A few practical points:
- Photos help us quote
- Test every different coating
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Clear the rooms before the work
Things not to do
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Your questions about Artex removal in Dagenham
Do you cover Dagenham and the area around Dagenham Dock station?
Yes. Dagenham Dock station is about 1.2 miles south-west of Dagenham, and we cover both.
Is asbestos common in Dagenham homes?
If your home in Dagenham was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can I just skim over it?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
Step by step
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. The work area is kept clear while we’re working.
- 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
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
How to get a quote
Each job is priced individually. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
Related guides
A closer look at the materials
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Which option is right?
Test, leave, cover or remove? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is typically best. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Why us?
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
See how we price jobs and our cost guide.
What we deal with in Dagenham
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling releases fibres.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
If your home is one of the older properties in Dagenham, near St. Peter and St. Paul or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What your quote should include
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- If the price includes VAT
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What isn’t included
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What else we do in Dagenham
What it costs
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- The type of material and its condition
- The category of work
- Parking and access charges
- Access to the area
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- Damaged areas
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- An overall view
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note