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Artex Removal in Plashet
Artex removal in Plashet and across Greater London: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Textured walls before a refit
Artex removal in Plashet
Responsibilities for owners
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
About our artex removal in Plashet
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Whether it’s coatings in the way of electrical work and ceilings due for plastering or skimming, we deal with swirl patterns, stipple finishes and coated plasterboard and more.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in areas like Plashet, often painted over many times. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Plashet (E6, E12, E7)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Typical Artex jobs in Plashet
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Structural work through coated ceilings
If you are refurbishing a rental near Woodgrange Park station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Questions to ask before you book
- What paperwork you get
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- What is not included
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Choosing the right option
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.
Why us?
- Houses, flats and business premises
- No removal until we know what it is
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Take a look at how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Afterwards
The surface is left ready for making good.
Once we are done:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Test every different coating
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Send photos of the coatings
Avoid these
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
What’s included, and what isn’t
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- Travel and parking
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Access to the area
- What the material is and its state
A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Street parking nearby
- A clear close-up
- Approximate dimensions
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Textured ceilings in Plashet
Plashet is about 2 miles north-east of Plaistow, in Greater London. Anywhere in Plashet, just send the postcode. We cover 764 places across Greater London. We work right across the region, from Plashet to London (about 7 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Plashet School should already have records of any textured coatings. In older homes in Plashet, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
We carry out Artex jobs all over E6, E12 and E7. Whether your property is on Fry Road, Edith Road and Hilda Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. For properties just outside Plashet, we cover Manor Park (1 mile north-east), Little Ilford (1 mile north-east), Upton Park (1 mile south-west), Upton (1 mile west) and Wallend (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles south-west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles west).
Plashet 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.
A little further out are Greenwich Castle (5 miles south-west) and Stratford Centre (2.1 miles west). Within reach you will find Old Ford Island and Hollow Pond.
- Nearby schools include Monega Primary School (less than half a mile north-west) and Tyndale Academy (0.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Overdraft Tavern (less than half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include East Ham (0.8 miles south-east)
Places near Plashet
Other services in Plashet
Step by step
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. The work area is kept clear while we’re working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Ask for a quote
Send us the address in Plashet, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
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A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Common questions in Plashet
Can you work in Plashet with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it.
Is asbestos common in Plashet homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Plashet may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
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 dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Is my textured ceiling in Plashet asbestos?
Not necessarily: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note