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Asbestos Artex Removal in East Village, Greater London
Any pre-2000 building in East Village may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings before plastering
Artex removal in East Village
Artex removal near East Village
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole than to strip the coating. We will talk you through the options for your rooms in East Village. Whether it’s ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and textured walls before a refit, we cover coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings and more.
Ceilings in East Village conversions can have more than one coating, so we test each coating. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Location
- East Village (E15, E20, E9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings before downlights go in
A school like Chobham Academy should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
What to look for in a quote
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Whether the job needs notifying
- If the price includes VAT
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
How we price Artex removal
When we quote, we look at:
- Parking and access charges
- The quantity or area
- The type of material and its condition
- Access to the area
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Labels, if any
- Damaged areas
- The access route
- An overall view
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Limits to be aware of
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
After we’ve finished in East Village
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
A few practical points:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
What to avoid
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
FAQs for East Village
Do you work near Stratford International station?
Yes, we cover East Village, including the streets around Stratford International station.
Is the Artex in my East Village home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
How can I get a price?
Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
How much does Artex removal cost in East Village?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, so we quote after testing.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we will arrange to see it.
Can I just skim over it?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Also near East Village
Other services in East Village
Weighing up your options
A low price may mean shortcuts. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
How we work in East Village
- Across London and the South East
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Accredited laboratory results
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
Duty holders and landlords in East Village
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If you manage or own a block in East Village, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
How it works
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, and keep the coating damp as we work. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Make sure we can get to the area
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Related guides
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Artex in East Village homes
East Village is about 1 mile north-west of Stratford, in Greater London. Anywhere in East Village, just send the postcode, and we will quote. East Village is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work.
For rented flats close to Stratford International station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Older homes across East Village may have coatings added during past renovations.
We cover Artex jobs across E15, E20 and E9. Local streets include Angel Lane, Major Road and Forbes Lane; we cover every one. Neighbouring places we cover include Temple Mills (1 mile north-west), Stratford (1 mile south-east), Maryland (1 mile south-east), Hackney Wick (1 mile south-west) and Holloway Down (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in London (5 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles south-west).
East Village 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.
A little further out are V&A East (under half a mile south-west) and County Borough of West Ham (0.7 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Tower Hill and Old Ford Island.
- Nearby schools include Colegrave Primary School (0.5 miles east) and Eton Manor Boys' Club (0.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Cow pub (under half a mile south)
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site