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Artex Removal in Picketts Lock
Looking for Artex removal in Picketts Lock? We cover Picketts Lock and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings coming down
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings before plastering
Artex removal for Picketts Lock
Artex removal for Picketts Lock properties
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. Testing a sample tells you, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. Common materials are swirl patterns, stipple finishes and Artex ceilings, and typical jobs are structural work through coated ceilings and coatings scraped during DIY.
Ceilings in Picketts Lock conversions can have more than one coating, so we test each coating. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Area
- Picketts Lock (N9, E4, N18)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Picketts Lock
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights releases fibres.
These are some of the things we deal with in Picketts Lock:
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Walls before tiling
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings before skimming
For rented flats close to Ponders End station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, clearly stated
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- The documents you’ll receive
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Step by step
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. We’ll tell you when we have finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Mention any damage before we arrive
How to get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Good to know
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Other materials may need their own approach
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
What we deal with
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
Your options compared
Test, leave, cover or remove? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is generally best. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What you get
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Houses, flats and business premises
Read how we quote and published price ranges.
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Common questions in Picketts Lock
Could my house in Picketts Lock contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work in Picketts Lock despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
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.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
Do you work in Picketts Lock?
Yes, we do: Picketts Lock is within the area we cover in Greater London. Send the postcode and a few photos and we’ll quote.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we will arrange to see it.
Artex in Picketts Lock homes
Picketts Lock is about 1 mile west of Chingford, in Greater London. Picketts Lock has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Picketts Lock is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
For a school such as Delta Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. In older homes in Picketts Lock, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Wherever your property is in N9, E4 and N18, we can help with Artex removal. From Ardra Road, Goodwin Road and Hennessy Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. You will find Picketts Lock on the A1037, so it’s easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover Chingford Mount (1 mile south-east), South Chingford (1 mile south), Chingford (1 mile east), Edmonton (1 mile west) and Ponders End (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles south), City of Westminster (9 miles south-west), Marylebone (9 miles south-west), Kensington (11 miles south-west), St Pancras (8 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (7 miles south).
Picketts Lock 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.
A little further out are Edmonton Green Shopping Centre (1.1 miles west) and The Epping Forest Museum (2.2 miles east). The countryside around Picketts Lock includes Pole Hill and Highams Park Lake.
- Local schools include Nightingale Academy (0.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The King's Ford pub (1 mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Edmonton (1.7 miles west)
Looking after things afterwards
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
Going forward:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Send photos of the coatings
What to avoid
Test before the builders arrive.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Can I do it myself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
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.
How we price Artex removal
The cost depends on:
- How easy it is to reach
- Travel and parking
- The size of the job
- How much waste there is
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Photos that help
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Where we could park
- An overall view
- How we’d reach it
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site