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Asbestos Artex Removal in Shoreditch, Greater London
Artex removal for properties in Shoreditch and Greater London: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, with written paperwork.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings before downlights go in
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Artex removal for Shoreditch properties
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. People often contact us about textured walls before a refit and coatings in the way of electrical work, involving stipple finishes, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard.
Ceilings in Shoreditch conversions can have more than one coating, so each may need testing. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Area
- Shoreditch (E1, E2, N1)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Your options compared
A low price may mean shortcuts. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
How we work in Shoreditch
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Clear advice on your options
- Accredited laboratory results
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
Read how we quote and our cost guide.
What we do and do not cover
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Your questions about Artex removal in Shoreditch
Do older homes in Shoreditch have asbestos?
Any home in Shoreditch built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Is the Artex in my Shoreditch home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Do you work in Shoreditch?
Yes. We cover Shoreditch and the surrounding area as part of Greater London. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
How much does Artex removal cost in Shoreditch?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, so we quote after testing.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then get advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Typical Artex jobs in Shoreditch
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Loft conversions and extensions
If your home is one of the older properties in Shoreditch, near St Leonard's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Comparing quotes
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- The documents you will receive
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
After we have finished in Shoreditch
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
Going forward:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- File the test result and waste note
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Test every different coating
Things not to do
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Materials, one by one
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Artex removal around Shoreditch
Shoreditch is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. If your Artex job is in Shoreditch, let us know about access when you get in touch. Shoreditch is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work.
For rented flats close to Shoreditch High Street station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. For a school such as Virginia Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Here we cover the E1, E2 and N1 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Your property could be on New Road, Moor Lane and City Road, wherever it is in Shoreditch. Shoreditch sits on or near the A1 and A10, so mention parking if the property is on one. Close by, we cover Haggerston (1 mile north), Hoxton (1 mile north-west), St Luke's (1 mile west), Spitalfields (1 mile south) and Finsbury (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also work in City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles west), Kensington (6 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (15 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Greater London, Shoreditch has a wide mix of older and newer buildings.
As a London location, Shoreditch is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Other landmarks nearby include Dennis Severs' House (within half a mile south) and Tower of London (1.2 miles south). The countryside around Shoreditch includes Tower Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near Shoreditch include The Prince's School of Traditional Arts (within half a mile west) and Hackney University Technical College (within half a mile north)
- Local churches include St Mary-at-Hill (1.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Former London Apprentice pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (0.5 miles south) and County of London (0.9 miles south-west)
Towns and villages near Shoreditch
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How we work
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible and bagged or wrapped. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Before we arrive
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Helpful guides
DIY and asbestos
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.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
For businesses and landlords in Shoreditch
If your business premises in Shoreditch were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site