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Asbestos Artex Removal in Plaistow, Greater London
Artex removal across Plaistow, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Loft conversions
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Artex removal in Plaistow
Artex removal in Plaistow
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. Testing a sample tells you, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. People often contact us about ceilings due for plastering or skimming and textured walls before a refit, involving coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns.
In London conversions like those in Plaistow, one ceiling may have several coatings from different decades, so we test each coating. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Location
- Plaistow (E13, E16, E6)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Plaistow
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
For rented flats close to West Ham station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Questions to ask before booking
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
Artex removal around Plaistow
Plaistow is about 5 miles east of London, in Greater London. We work across Plaistow and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Non-domestic buildings like Kaizen Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. If your home is one of the older properties in Plaistow, near Memorial Community Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
For Artex jobs in E13, E16 and E6, just send the postcode and a few photos. Whether your property is on Eve Road, Ivy Road and May Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. You’ll find Plaistow on the A1011, which makes it simple to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Greengate (1 mile north-east), Canning Town (1 mile south), Upton Park (1 mile north-east), West Ham (1 mile north-west) and Upton (1 mile north). We also cover nearby towns such as London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (4 miles west).
Plaistow 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 Greenwich Castle (3.4 miles south) and Stratford Centre (1.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Old Ford Island and Hollow Pond.
- Nearby schools include Newham Sixth Form College (within half a mile south-east) and The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children (within half a mile east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Earl Of Derby Public House (under half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include East Ham (1.4 miles north-east)
Plaistow: your questions answered
Do you cover Plaistow and the area around West Ham station?
Yes, we cover Plaistow and the area towards West Ham station, about 0.9 miles west.
Do you work in Plaistow despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. To do that, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Do you work in Plaistow?
Yes, we do: our area includes Plaistow and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos and we will quote.
Can I just skim over it?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but do not sand it first, and record that it’s there.
Should you do it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
What happens
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the work area
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let us know where we can park
How to get a quote
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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What it costs
The cost depends on:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Travel and parking
- The survey scope
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Street parking nearby
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Options to consider in Plaistow
A low price may mean shortcuts. Ask about the method and the waste. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
How we work in Plaistow
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Covering London and the South East
- Waste paperwork for every removal
See how we quote or published price ranges.
A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
What we do and do not cover
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We need the room cleared
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site