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Asbestos Artex Removal in Hornchurch, Greater London
Artex removal for properties in Hornchurch and Greater London: textured coating testing and removal.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Textured walls before a refit
Need Artex removal in Hornchurch?
Artex removal in Hornchurch
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. Typical jobs include ceilings before downlights go in and rented flats before redecoration, including stipple finishes, Artex ceilings and coated ceiling roses.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in towns and villages like Hornchurch, often painted over many times. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Location
- Hornchurch (RM12, RM11, RM14, RM1)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Common questions in Hornchurch
Could my house in Hornchurch contain asbestos?
If your home in Hornchurch was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you cannot tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Hornchurch and the area around Emerson Park station?
Yes. Emerson Park station is about 0.7 miles north of Hornchurch, and we cover both.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: many coatings are asbestos-free. A sample test tells you which you have.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Duty holders and landlords in Hornchurch
If you run a business from older premises in Hornchurch, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Places near Hornchurch
Other services in Hornchurch
Artex removal around Hornchurch
Hornchurch is in Greater London. Homes, landlords and businesses in Hornchurch contact us for Artex jobs about all kinds of jobs. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.
If you are refurbishing flats near Emerson Park station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. In older homes in Hornchurch, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
This part of Greater London takes in RM12, RM11, RM14 and RM1. Whether your property is on High Street, The Avenue and Stanley Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. With the A125 close by, Hornchurch is easy for us to reach. We also carry out Artex jobs in Upminster Bridge (1 mile east), Heath Park (1 mile north-west), Emerson Park (1 mile north-east), Hacton (2 miles south) and Ardleigh Green (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include London (14 miles west), St Pancras (14 miles west), Shoreditch (13 miles west), Walthamstow (10 miles west), Hoxton (13 miles west) and Whitechapel (13 miles west).
As a London location, Hornchurch is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Well-known places in the area include St George's Hospital (0.9 miles south) and Hornchurch Urban District (0.5 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Hornchurch Cutting.
- Local schools include Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College (0.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include J.J. Moon's pub (less than half a mile north)
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- How easy it is to reach
- The size of the job
- Travel and parking
- How much waste there is
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Labels, if any
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A clear close-up
- An overall view
Every job is quoted in writing. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
Step by step
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and the room stays closed. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Get in touch with photos
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Dig out previous surveys
- Tell us about parking and access
Ask for a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
What happens next
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Each different coating needs testing
- Photos help us quote
What to avoid
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Good to know
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
Why people call us in Hornchurch
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Landlord refurbishments
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
A school like Langtons Infant School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
Questions to ask before you book
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Which areas and materials are covered
- If the price includes VAT
Weighing up your options
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.
How we work in Hornchurch
- Work done to the regulations
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
See how we price jobs and 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
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site