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Asbestos Artex Removal in Romford, Greater London
Artex removal across Romford and nearby, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings before plastering
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Artex removal in Romford
Artex removal around Romford
Romford is in Greater London. In Romford, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Romford is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
In older homes in Romford, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For rented flats close to Romford station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
For Artex jobs in RM1, RM7, RM11 and RM2, just send the postcode and a few photos. Local streets include High Street, Market Place and Market Link; we cover every one. With the A1251 close by, Romford is easy for us to reach. For properties just outside Romford, we cover Rush Green (1 mile south-west), Collier Row (1 mile north), Rise Park (1 mile north), Becontree Heath (1 mile south-west) and Chadwell Heath (2 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as London (13 miles south-west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (15 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles west) and Walthamstow (9 miles west).
As a London location, Romford 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 Dagenham (1.5 miles south-west) and The Brewery (within half a mile south-west). Within reach you’ll find The Chase Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls (0.8 miles east) and St. Edward's Church of England School (1.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Moon & Stars pub (less than half a mile east)
Artex removal near Romford
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Romford, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. Common materials are textured walls, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses, and typical jobs are walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and rented homes refurbished between tenants.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in towns and villages like Romford, often painted over many times. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Location
- Romford (RM1, RM7, RM11, RM2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
If you run a business from older premises in Romford, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Weighing up your options
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first. A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
How we work in Romford
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Accredited laboratory results
- Records for your files
Read how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Places near Romford
How we price Artex removal
What changes the cost:
- The size of the job
- The type of material and its condition
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Licensed or non-licensed
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- Approximate dimensions
- The access route
- Damaged areas
- Where we could park
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Doing it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials in Romford
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Romford
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings before plastering
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Loft conversions
For a school such as Concordia Academy, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Which areas and materials are covered
- If the price includes VAT
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
A closer look at the materials
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
How it works
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked before the seals come down. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Helpful guides
Your questions about Artex removal in Romford
Do textured ceilings in Romford homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do older homes in Romford have 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.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
How do I get a quote?
Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
You can, if it’s intact: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Do not sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
How much does Artex removal cost in Romford?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site