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Asbestos Artex Removal in Gants Hill, Greater London
Artex removal in Gants Hill, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings already disturbed
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Need Artex removal in Gants Hill?
What happens next
The surface is left ready for making good.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Test every different coating
- Keep pets away
Things not to do
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Artex removal in Gants Hill
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. A small sample tells you which you have, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. Typical materials include coated plasterboard, Artex ceilings and textured walls, and typical jobs are structural work through coated ceilings and ceilings before plastering.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in places like Gants Hill, often painted over many times. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Gants Hill (IG2, IG6, IG1)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we deal with in Gants Hill
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, which can make them crumble.
Typical jobs in Gants Hill include:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Older homes across Gants Hill may have coatings added during past renovations.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
The scope of Artex removal
The usual limits are:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we deal with
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Artex in Gants Hill homes
Gants Hill is about 3 miles north-east of Forest Gate, in Greater London. Anywhere in Gants Hill, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Gants Hill to London (about 9 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing flats near Ilford station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. For a school such as Gearies Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the IG2, IG6 and IG1 postcode area. Your property could be on Bute Road, Perth Road and Shere Road, wherever it is in Gants Hill. Gants Hill sits on or near the A123, so mention parking if the property is on one. Nearby, we also cover Newbury Park (1 mile east), Barkingside (1 mile north-east), Redbridge (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile south-west) and Ilford (1 mile south). We also cover nearby towns such as London (9 miles south-west), City of Westminster (11 miles south-west), Marylebone (10 miles south-west), Kensington (13 miles south-west), St Pancras (9 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-west).
As a London location, Gants Hill is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Nearby you’ll also find Waltham Holy Cross Urban District (2 miles north-east) and Redbridge Museum (1.3 miles south). The countryside around Gants Hill includes Hollow Pond and Hainault Lodge.
- Nearby schools include Valentines High School (within half a mile south-west)
How we work
Our team wears protective equipment, and keep the room closed while we work. While we work, the area stays out of bounds.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Mention any parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
Related guides
DIY and asbestos
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- How easy it is to reach
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Helping us quote
Photo tips:
- How we’d reach it
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Where we could park
Every job is quoted in writing. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Your options compared
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Why choose us
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Accredited laboratory results
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
Also near Gants Hill
More for properties in Gants Hill
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
FAQs for Gants Hill
Is the Artex in my Gants Hill home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do you cover Gants Hill and the area around Ilford station?
Yes, we cover Gants Hill and the area towards Ilford station, about 1.2 miles south.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. Often you can stay in other rooms.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then ask for advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note