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Asbestos Artex Removal in Plaistow, Greater London
Need Artex removal in Plaistow? We work across Plaistow and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings before skimming
- Rented flats before redecoration
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Plaistow properties and textured coatings
Plaistow is about 1 mile north of Bromley, in Greater London. For Artex jobs in Plaistow, tell us about parking and access. Plaistow is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 7 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Plaistow, near St Mary’s Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. For a school such as Burnt Ash Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
This part of Greater London takes in BR1, BR2 and BR3. From Saxon Road, Arcus Road and Croft Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. We also carry out Artex jobs in Downham (1 mile north), Sundridge (1 mile east), Grove Park (1 mile north-east), Bromley (1 mile south) and Chinbrook (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
Plaistow 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.
Nearby you’ll also find Prefab Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Bromley Hospital (1.5 miles south). Within reach you will find Downham Woodland Walk and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy (0.7 miles north-east) and Holy Trinity College Bromley (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Railway Tavern (0.8 miles south)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Bromley (1.3 miles south)
Artex removal for Plaistow properties
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Plaistow, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Typical materials include swirl patterns, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes, and people typically contact us about rented flats before redecoration and coatings scraped during DIY.
Ceilings in Plaistow conversions can have more than one coating, so each may need testing. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need.
- Location
- Plaistow (BR1, BR2, BR3)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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What it costs
Every quote reflects:
- Parking and access charges
- Disposal costs
- What the material is and its state
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A rough size or measurement
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Where we could park
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
You will get a written quote. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
If you run a business from older premises in Plaistow, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
What we do and don’t cover
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
Materials we deal with
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Questions from Plaistow
Do you work in Plaistow despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Do you work near Sundridge Park station?
Yes. Sundridge Park station is about 0.6 miles south-east of Plaistow, and we cover both.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
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 quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Afterwards
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep pets away
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Photos help us quote
Avoid these
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Should you do it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Choosing the right option
A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What you get
- Domestic and commercial work
- Clear advice on your options
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
Read how we price jobs and published price ranges.
How we work
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, with no sanding or dry scraping. While we work, the area stays out of bounds.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Clear the way to the work area
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
Get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Helpful guides
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site