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Artex Removal for South Tottenham
Artex removal in South Tottenham: textured coating testing and removal. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
Artex removal in South Tottenham
What we do and don’t cover
To be clear about the scope:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- 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’ll tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Artex removal in South Tottenham
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 rented homes refurbished between tenants and flaking textured ceilings, we cover swirl patterns, stipple finishes and coated plasterboard.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in towns and villages like South Tottenham, often painted over many times. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Area
- South Tottenham (N15, N17, N16)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces and bagged or wrapped. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Clear the way to the work area
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Ask for a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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South Tottenham questions
Do you cover South Tottenham and the area around Seven Sisters station?
Yes. Seven Sisters station is close to the centre of South Tottenham, and we cover the whole area.
Is asbestos common in South Tottenham homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in South Tottenham may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How much does Artex removal cost in South Tottenham?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, so we quote after testing.
Can I stay at home while you work?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
For businesses and landlords in South Tottenham
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in South Tottenham must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Weighing up your options
What are the options for Artex? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is generally better. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What you get
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Domestic and commercial work
- Work done to the regulations
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in South Tottenham
Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings already disturbed
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Non-domestic buildings like Earlsmead Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings.
Comparing quotes
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What paperwork you get
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- Whether the job needs notifying
Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- What the material is and its state
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The quantity or area
- Licensed or non-licensed
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- Cracks or breaks
- How we’d reach it
- An idea of size
- Street parking nearby
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
After the job
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- File the test result and waste note
- Each different coating needs testing
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep pets out of the work area
Don’ts
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Should you do it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Artex in South Tottenham homes
South Tottenham is about 2 miles west of Walthamstow, in Greater London. South Tottenham is within our Greater London area, whatever the size of the job. South Tottenham is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. Our area stretches from South Tottenham to London (about 6 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in South Tottenham, near Church of Holy Trinity or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. For rented flats close to Seven Sisters station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
We cover Artex jobs across the N15, N17 and N16 postcode area. Local streets include Ida Road, Elmar Road and Grove Road; we cover every one. Neighbouring places we cover include Seven Sisters (1 mile south), Tottenham Green (1 mile north), St Ann's (1 mile west), Tottenham Hale (1 mile north-east) and West Green (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also work in London (6 miles south), City of Westminster (6 miles south-west), Marylebone (6 miles south-west), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (4 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles south).
As a London location, South Tottenham 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 Municipal Borough of Tottenham (0.6 miles north) and Markfield Beam Engine and Museum (0.5 miles east). The countryside around South Tottenham includes Highgate Hill and Woodberry Wetlands.
- Schools near South Tottenham include Ada College (under half a mile east) and Gladesmore Community School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Churches close by include Church of St Andrew (1 mile south)
- Pubs nearby include No.8 Seven Sisters pub (0.5 miles south-west)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site