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Artex Removal for Shacklewell
Artex removal across Shacklewell, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings before skimming
Asbestos help in Shacklewell
Artex removal in Shacklewell
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation. Typical jobs include loft conversions and ceilings coming down, including textured walls, Artex ceilings and coated ceiling roses.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in towns and villages like Shacklewell, often painted over many times. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Where
- Shacklewell (N16, E8, E5)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- 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
How to prepare
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Clear the way to the work area
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Shacklewell questions
Do you cover Shacklewell and the area around Rectory Road station?
Yes. Rectory Road station is close to the centre of Shacklewell, and we cover the whole area.
Is asbestos common in Shacklewell homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Shacklewell can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
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.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. To do that, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. Often you can stay in other rooms.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Shacklewell
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
In older properties, we often see:
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings before skimming
If you are refurbishing flats near Rectory Road station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
What your quote should include
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Any exclusions
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
DIY and asbestos
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Which option is right?
Plastering over it avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and it remains in place. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- Work done to the regulations
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Covering London and the South East
Read our prices page or published price ranges.
After the job
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Each different coating needs testing
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Photos help us quote
What to avoid
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
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What’s included, and what isn’t
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- How much waste there is
- Access to the area
- The type of material and its condition
- The size of the job
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A picture of the whole area
- Cracks or breaks
- Visible markings
- Approximate dimensions
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Artex in Shacklewell homes
Shacklewell is about 1 mile east of Highbury, in Greater London. Properties in Shacklewell range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Shacklewell is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work.
For a school such as The Petchey Academy, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. In older homes in Shacklewell, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Anywhere in N16, E8 and E5, we can help with Artex removal. Whether your property is on Muir Road, Allen Road and Downs Road or a nearby road, we can help. You’ll find Shacklewell on the A107, which makes it simple to get to. Close by, we cover West Hackney (1 mile north), Dalston (1 mile south), Kingsland (1 mile south-west), Newington Green (1 mile west) and Mildmay (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles south), City of Westminster (4 miles south-west), Marylebone (4 miles south-west), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south-west) and Walthamstow (3 miles north-east).
As a London location, Shacklewell is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Nearby you’ll also find Clowns Gallery-Museum (0.6 miles south) and Hackney Walk (0.9 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Hollow Pond and Woodberry Wetlands.
- Schools near Shacklewell include Shacklewell Primary School (less than half a mile west) and Kingsland Secondary School (under half a mile south)
- Local pubs include The Shacklewell Arms (less than half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Stoke Newington (0.6 miles west)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note