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Artex Removal in Fish Island
Artex removal for properties in Fish Island and Greater London: removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings before skimming
Asbestos help in Fish Island
Fish Island: your questions answered
Do you work in Fish Island despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it.
Is the Artex in my Fish Island home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Can I just skim over it?
It’s an option for an intact coating: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Do not sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Do you cover Fish Island?
Yes. We cover Fish Island and the surrounding area as part of Greater London. Send us the postcode for a quote.
How artex removal works in Fish Island
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole than to strip the coating. We will explain which suits your rooms. Whether it’s coatings in the way of electrical work and ceilings before plastering, we deal with coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and Artex ceilings.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in areas like Fish Island, often painted over many times. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Location
- Fish Island (E3, E9, E20)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- We need the room cleared
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Your options compared
Testing first can save a lot: a clear result means normal methods. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
How we work in Fish Island
- Covering London and the South East
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- No removal until we know what it is
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Take a look at how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Nearby places to Fish Island
What else we do in Fish Island
The process
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there’s no confusion.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Getting a price
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Related guides
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
After the job
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Going forward:
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Empty the rooms in advance
- File the test result and waste note
- Give us room sizes
Things not to do
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- How easy it is to reach
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The quantity or area
- What the material is and its state
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- The parking area
- A rough size or measurement
- Visible markings
- How we’d reach it
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
What we deal with in Fish Island
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings already disturbed
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings before downlights go in
If your home is one of the older properties in Fish Island, near St Mary of Eton or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Comparing quotes
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What category of work it is
- Suitable insurance for the work
- The documents you’ll receive
Fish Island properties and textured coatings
Fish Island is about 1 mile west of Stratford, in Greater London. We cover Fish Island as part of Greater London, for Artex jobs of every size. Fish Island is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work.
A school like Mossbourne Riverside Academy should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Hackney Wick station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Artex jobs anywhere in E3, E9 and E20 start with the postcode and some photos. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Wick Lane, Dace Road and Wyke Road, wherever it is in Fish Island. For properties just outside Fish Island, we cover Hackney Wick (1 mile north), Old Ford (1 mile south), Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile south-west), Bow (1 mile south) and East Village (1 mile north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles west).
Fish Island 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 Tower of London (3.1 miles south-west) and St Clement's Hospital (1 mile south). Green spaces nearby include Hollow Pond and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include Mulberry UTC (less than half a mile south) and Mulberry UTC (within half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Lea Tavern (less than half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Park (under half a mile west)
A closer look at the materials
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site