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Asbestos Artex Removal in Limehouse, Greater London
Buildings in Limehouse built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Artex removal for Limehouse
How artex removal works in Limehouse
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. Common materials are swirl patterns, coated ceiling roses and textured walls, and typical jobs are coatings damaged by leaks and extensions that cut into ceilings.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in places like Limehouse, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Limehouse (E14, E3, E1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price Artex removal
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- How much waste there is
- Travel and parking
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How easy it is to reach
A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- An idea of size
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Afterwards
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Going forward:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Give us room sizes
Avoid these
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Can I do it myself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Duty holders and landlords in Limehouse
If you run a business from older premises in Limehouse, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Choosing the right option
Plastering over it is an option, but never sand it first, and it remains in place. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Why choose us
- Clear advice on your options
- Across London and the South East
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Clear written quotes
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
The process
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
How to get a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
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FAQs for Limehouse
Can you work in Limehouse with London’s parking rules?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Do textured ceilings in Limehouse homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
How much does Artex removal cost in Limehouse?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote once we know what it contains.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many don’t. The only way to know is to test a sample.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Do you work in Limehouse?
Yes. We cover Limehouse and the surrounding area as part of Greater London. Send us the postcode for a quote.
What’s included, and what is not
A few things to be aware of:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We need the room cleared
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
Nearby places to Limehouse
Also in Limehouse
What we deal with in Limehouse
Older coatings are often painted over many times, so age is hard to judge.
Typical jobs in Limehouse include:
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Textured walls before a refit
- Loft conversions and extensions
For rented flats close to Limehouse station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
What to look for in a quote
- What paperwork you get
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
Artex in Limehouse homes
Limehouse is about 2 miles east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. Anywhere in Limehouse, just send the postcode. Limehouse is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work.
A school like Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. If your home is one of the older properties in Limehouse, near St Paul's Bow Common or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Here we cover the E14, E3 and E1 postcode area. Whether your property is on Oak Lane, Bale Road and Wharf Lane or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Limehouse is on the A126, so it’s easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cover Bow Common (1 mile east), Mile End (1 mile north), Ratcliff (1 mile south-west), Stepney (1 mile west) and Shadwell (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover London (3 miles south-west), City of Westminster (5 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (5 miles north).
As a London location, Limehouse is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Well-known places in the area include Holy Trinity (0.9 miles north-west) and Museum of the Book (under half a mile south-west). Open spaces near Limehouse include St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Schools near Limehouse include St Paul's Way Trust School (under half a mile north-east) and Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College (0.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Star Of The East Public House (within half a mile south-east)
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site