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Asbestos Artex Removal in East Ham, Greater London
Looking for Artex removal in East Ham? We work across East Ham and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Landlord refurbishments
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Asbestos help in East Ham
For businesses and landlords in East Ham
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
How artex removal works in East Ham
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. Typical jobs include coatings in the way of electrical work and coatings damaged by leaks, involving Artex ceilings, coated plasterboard and coated ceiling roses.
In flats and houses around East Ham, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, often painted over many times. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- East Ham (E6, IG11, E13, E12)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Weighing up your options
Test, leave, cover or remove? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is usually better. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
How we work in East Ham
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Across London and the South East
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
Textured ceilings in East Ham
East Ham is about 5 miles south-east of Walthamstow, in Greater London. East Ham is within our Greater London area, for Artex jobs of every size. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from East Ham to London (7 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing flats near Barking station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. In older homes in East Ham, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Anywhere in E6, IG11, E13 and E12, Artex removal is available. Whether your property is on High Street South, Market Street and High Street North or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the A13 and A117, East Ham is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Wallend (1 mile north-east), Upton Park (1 mile west), Plashet (1 mile north), Beckton (1 mile south-east) and Greengate (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also work in London (7 miles west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles west).
As a London location, East Ham is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Well-known places in the area include The Who Shop Museum (less than half a mile north) and County Borough of West Ham (2.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Ripple Nature Reserve and Hollow Pond.
- Local schools include Langdon School (0.5 miles north-east) and The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children (1.1 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Miller's Well pub (within half a mile north)
Step by step
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces and bagged or wrapped. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Ask for a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Helpful guides
East Ham: your questions answered
Do you work in East Ham despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Do you work near Barking station?
Yes. Barking station is about 1.3 miles north-east of East Ham, and we cover both.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Only once you know it’s clear. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: many coatings are asbestos-free. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Materials we deal with
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
What’s included, and what isn’t
To be clear about the scope:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
What happens next
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Give us room sizes
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
Things not to do
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
What we deal with in East Ham
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
People generally contact us about one of these:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings before plastering
- Landlord refurbishments
Non-domestic buildings like St Michael's Catholic Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings.
What your quote should include
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
Nearby places to East Ham
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Should you do it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site