Greater London · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Holloway Down, Greater London
Artex removal across Holloway Down and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings already disturbed
Asbestos help in Holloway Down
About our artex removal in Holloway Down
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. Common materials are coated plasterboard, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes, and typical jobs are walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and landlord refurbishments.
Ceilings in Holloway Down conversions can have more than one coating, so we test each coating. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Where
- Holloway Down (E11, E15, E7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Textured ceilings in Holloway Down
Holloway Down is about 1 mile north of Stratford, in Greater London. Holloway Down has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Holloway Down is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. We work right across the region, from Holloway Down to London (about 6 miles away).
In older homes in Holloway Down, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For a school such as The Jenny Hammond Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Here we cover the E11, E15 and E7 postcode area. Local streets include Eve Road, Cary Road and Lynn Road; we cover every one. Nearby, we also cover East Village (1 mile south-west), Temple Mills (1 mile west), Maryland (1 mile south), Stratford (1 mile south) and Leyton (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (10 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (4 miles south-west).
Holloway Down 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 Passmore Edwards Museum (0.8 miles south) and Tower of London (4.7 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Tower Hill and Old Ford Island.
- Nearby schools include Buxton School (0.5 miles north-east) and Stratford Circus (0.8 miles south)
- Local pubs include Cart and Horses pub (0.6 miles south)
- Local facilities include Cann Hall (under half a mile north-east)
Materials we deal with
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
What affects the price in Holloway Down
What drives the price:
- How easy it is to reach
- What the material is and its state
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- The access route
- Visible markings
- Street parking nearby
- An idea of size
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Looking after things afterwards
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, and you get the paperwork.
Once we’re done:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Give us room sizes
- Plan around the closed rooms
Don’ts
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
What happens
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, and keep the coating damp as we work. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there’s no confusion.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
How to prepare
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
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Holloway Down questions
Do you work near Maryland station?
Yes, we cover Holloway Down and the area towards Maryland station, about 0.6 miles south.
Do textured ceilings in Holloway Down homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is usually needed.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
What we deal with in Holloway Down
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling isn’t automatically asbestos.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings scraped during DIY
For rented flats close to Maryland station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Comparing quotes
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
Weighing up your options
A low price may mean shortcuts, which releases fibres. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
How we work in Holloway Down
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Clear advice on your options
- Accredited laboratory results
See how we quote or our cost guide.
Towns and villages near Holloway Down
More for properties in Holloway Down
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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