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Artex Removal in Dalston
Need Artex removal in Dalston? We work across Dalston and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Need Artex removal in Dalston?
What we deal with in Dalston
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Loft conversions
- Coatings already disturbed
A school like Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
Before booking anyone
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- How fibres will be kept down
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- What isn’t included
Artex removal in Dalston
Planning a renovation in Dalston with textured ceilings? Get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. Typical jobs include ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit, involving textured walls, swirl patterns and stipple finishes.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in places like Dalston, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Dalston (E8, N1, N16)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Dalston
Is the Artex in my Dalston home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you work near Dalston Junction station?
Yes. Dalston Junction station is close to the centre of Dalston, and we cover the whole area.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Can I stay at home while you work?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
After the job
Covered coatings should be recorded.
To avoid problems in future:
- Photos help us quote
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Test every different coating
- Book your plasterer after removal
What to avoid
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
What happens
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a 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
Getting ready
- Tell us about parking and access
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Let us know if something’s broken
Get a quote
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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Textured ceilings in Dalston
Dalston is about 1 mile north-east of Hoxton, in Greater London. If your Artex job is in Dalston, let us know about access. We work in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
For rented flats close to Dalston Junction station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. In older homes in Dalston, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Here we cover the E8, N1 and N16 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. That could mean a property on Glebe Road, Forest Road and Boleyn Road, wherever it is in Dalston. With the A107 and A1207 close by, Dalston is simple for us to get to. If your property is just outside Dalston, we also cover Kingsland (1 mile west), De Beauvoir Town (1 mile west), Hackney Central (1 mile east), London Fields (1 mile south-east) and Shacklewell (1 mile north). We also cover nearby towns such as London (3 miles south), City of Westminster (4 miles south-west), Marylebone (4 miles south-west), Kensington (6 miles south-west), Walthamstow (4 miles north-east) and Hampstead (5 miles west).
Dalston is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Other landmarks nearby include German Hospital (within half a mile north-east) and Montfichet's Tower (2.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Gillespie Park and Ludgate Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Petchey Academy (0.5 miles north) and Kingsland Secondary School (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Duke Of Richmond Public House (less than half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Hackney (0.7 miles east) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.9 miles south)
Should you do it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Nearby places to Dalston
What else we do in Dalston
Which option is right?
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why choose us
- Clear written quotes
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
See how we quote or published price ranges.
A closer look at the materials
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Good to know
To be clear about the scope:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Duty holders and landlords in Dalston
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note