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Artex Removal in Royal Docks
Any pre-2000 building in Royal Docks may contain asbestos. We offer removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Asbestos help in Royal Docks
How we price Artex removal
We base our quote on:
- The size of the job
- How easy it is to reach
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Location, parking and any London charges
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- An idea of size
- How we’d reach it
- Cracks or breaks
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
How artex removal works in Royal Docks
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. A small sample tells you which you have, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. People often contact us about structural work through coated ceilings and flaking textured ceilings, involving textured walls, stipple finishes and Artex ceilings.
In flats and houses around Royal Docks, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, often painted over many times. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Location
- Royal Docks (E16, E6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Royal Docks
Other services in Royal Docks
Options to consider in Royal Docks
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Why choose us
- Across London and the South East
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Accredited laboratory results
- Clear written quotes
Read how we quote or our cost guide.
Good to know
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We need the room cleared
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
What we deal with in Royal Docks
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding, dry scraping or drilling.
Typical jobs in Royal Docks include:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Loft conversions
If you’re refurbishing flats near Custom House station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
What your quote should include
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Which areas and materials are covered
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- What isn’t included
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
FAQs for Royal Docks
Can you work in Royal Docks with London’s parking rules?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Do you work near Custom House station?
Yes. Custom House station is about 0.7 miles west of Royal Docks, and we cover both.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
Can I just skim over it?
You can, if it’s intact: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings don’t contain asbestos. The only way to know is to test a sample.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Duty holders and landlords in Royal Docks
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Royal Docks, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
How it works
Our team wears protective equipment, and keep the room closed while we work. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Move things out of the way carefully
How to get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
Helpful guides
Can I do it myself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Royal Docks properties and textured coatings
Royal Docks is about 1 mile south-east of Canning Town, in Greater London. Anywhere in Royal Docks, just send the postcode. We work in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Royal Docks to London (6 miles away).
A school like Calverton Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. Older homes across Royal Docks may have coatings added during past renovations.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the E16 and E6 postcode area. Streets in the area include Drew Road, Leyes Road and Camel Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Royal Docks is on the A1020, which makes it simple to get to. Close by, we cover Custom House (1 mile west), Silvertown (1 mile south-west), North Woolwich (1 mile south-east), West Silvertown (1 mile west) and Canning Town (1 mile north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
As a London location, Royal Docks 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 Greenwich Castle (2.8 miles south-west) and Gallions Reach Shopping Park (1.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Gilbert's Pit.
- Schools near Royal Docks include Royal Docks Academy (under half a mile north-west) and The Royal Docks Community School (under half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Connaught Tavern (within half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include East Ham (1.9 miles north)
- 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