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Asbestos Artex Removal in Ilford, Greater London
Artex removal in Ilford: Artex removal, with testing first. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings already disturbed
Artex removal for Ilford
Artex in Ilford homes
Ilford is about 4 miles east of Leyton, in Greater London. Ilford is within our Greater London area, whatever the size of the job. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like Winston Way Academy should already have records of any textured coatings. If you are refurbishing flats near Ilford station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
This part of Greater London takes in IG1, IG3, IG2 and E12, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. That could mean a property on Station Road, Axon Place and Hainault Street or the roads around them. Being close to the A118, Ilford is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Ilford we cover include Cranbrook (1 mile north-west), Loxford (1 mile south), Seven Kings (1 mile north-east), Manor Park (1 mile south-west) and Little Ilford (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in London (8 miles south-west), City of Westminster (10 miles west), Marylebone (10 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles west) and Shoreditch (7 miles west).
Ilford is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Nearby you will also find East Ham (2.1 miles south-west) and Barking Community Hospital (1.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ilford include Hollow Pond and Ripple Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Ilford include The Ursuline Academy Ilford (within half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include Great Spoon of Ilford pub (within half a mile west)
How artex removal works in Ilford
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole than to strip the coating. We’ll explain which suits your rooms. Common materials are coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard, and people typically contact us about ceilings coming down and loft conversions.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in areas like Ilford, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Area
- Ilford (IG1, IG3, IG2, E12)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near Ilford
What else we do in Ilford
Can I do it myself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
FAQs for Ilford
Is the Artex in my Ilford home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you work near Ilford station?
Yes. Ilford station is close to the centre of Ilford, and we cover the whole area.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then get advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You will get available dates with the quote.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
What happens next
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Going forward:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Things not to do
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Options to consider in Ilford
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Why us?
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Domestic and commercial work
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
See how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Step by step
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Mention any parking restrictions
Getting a price
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
If you manage or own a block in Ilford, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
What it might be made of
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
What’s included, and what is not
Before you book, note that:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- We need the room cleared
- Other materials may need their own approach
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Typical Artex jobs in Ilford
Many trades want a test result first.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings before plastering
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Flaking textured ceilings
Older homes across Ilford may have coatings added during past renovations.
Before you book anyone
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site