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Artex Removal for Greengate
Buildings in Greengate built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers textured coating testing and removal.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Asbestos help in Greengate
How we price Artex removal
What drives the price:
- Material and condition
- The quantity or area
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Travel and parking
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- A picture of the whole area
- A clear close-up
- Street parking nearby
- Labels, if any
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
How artex removal works in Greengate
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Greengate. People often contact us about rented homes refurbished between tenants and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed, including textured walls, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns.
In London conversions like those in Greengate, one ceiling may have several coatings from different decades, so each may need testing. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Greengate (E13, E6, E16)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near Greengate
Other services in Greengate
Doing it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Limits to be aware of
Worth knowing before you book:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
Step by step
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. While we work, the area stays out of bounds.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- 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
Before we arrive
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Looking after things afterwards
Covered coatings should be recorded.
To avoid problems in future:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Each different coating needs testing
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Send photos of the coatings
Things not to do
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Common questions in Greengate
Is the Artex in my Greengate home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do you work near West Ham station?
Yes. West Ham station is about 1 mile west of Greengate, and we cover both.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not every coating does: many coatings are asbestos-free. A sample test tells you which you have.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Textured ceilings in Greengate
Greengate is about 4 miles east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. Homes, landlords and businesses in Greengate contact us for Artex jobs about all kinds of jobs. Greengate is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
For rented flats close to West Ham station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Non-domestic buildings like Southern Road Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
We cover Artex jobs across the E13, E6 and E16 postcode area. Your property could be on May Road, Emma Road and Cave Road, wherever it is in Greengate. If your property is just outside Greengate, we also cover Plaistow (1 mile south-west), Upton Park (1 mile north-east), Upton (1 mile north), West Ham (1 mile north-west) and Canning Town (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
As a London location, Greengate 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 will also find Newham University Hospital (0.5 miles south-east) and East Ham (1.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include Lister Community School (within half a mile north) and The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children (less than half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Coach And Horses Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Greengate, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Choosing the right option
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, because the material is clear.
Why choose us
- Domestic and commercial work
- Reports and results you can share
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Clear advice on your options
Take a look at how we quote or the cost guide.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note