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Artex Removal in St George in the East
Found something that might be asbestos in St George in the East? Our service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, with clear advice at each step.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Need Artex removal in St George in the East?
Artex removal in St George in the East
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We will explain which suits your rooms. Typical jobs include coatings in the way of electrical work and coatings damaged by leaks, involving coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and stipple finishes.
In London conversions like those in St George in the East, one ceiling may have several coatings from different decades, so we test each coating. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Where
- St George in the East (E1, E1W, SE16)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What’s included, and what isn’t
To be clear about the scope:
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Other materials may need their own approach
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials in St George in the East
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
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What happens
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, with no sanding or dry scraping. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- 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
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Let us know where we can park
- Find any old asbestos reports
Getting a price
You’ll get a written quote. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
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A closer look at the materials
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Choosing the right option
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why choose us
- Across London and the South East
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
Should you do it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
St George in the East questions
Do textured ceilings in St George in the East homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do you work near Shadwell station?
Yes, we cover St George in the East, including the streets around Shadwell station.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both work; it depends on the room. We will explain the options.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. You’ll get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
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.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Only once you know it’s clear. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you manage or own a block in St George in the East, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- The type of material and its condition
- Parking and access charges
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Visible markings
- Where we could park
- How we’d reach it
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Textured ceilings in St George in the East
St George in the East is about 1 mile south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. We work across St George in the East and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. St George in the East is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work.
For a school such as St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Shadwell station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Artex jobs anywhere in E1, E1W and SE16 start with the postcode and some photos. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Glamis Road, Redmead Lane and Wapping Lane or the roads around them. Main roads around St George in the East include the A1210 and A1211, so mention parking if the property is on one. Other places close to St George in the East we cover include Wapping (1 mile south-east), East End of London (1 mile north-east), Whitechapel (1 mile north-west), Tower Hill (1 mile west) and Shadwell (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover City of Westminster (4 miles west), Marylebone (4 miles west), Kensington (6 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north) and Hampstead (6 miles north-west).
St George in the East is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Other landmarks nearby include The Royal London Hospital (0.7 miles north) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.1 miles south-east). The countryside around St George in the East includes St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Mellitus College (within half a mile north-east) and Mulberry School for Girls (less than half a mile north)
- Churches close by include St Mary-at-Hill (0.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Town of Ramsgate pub (less than half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Minories (0.6 miles west) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1 mile north-west)
Where asbestos turns up
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
If your home is one of the older properties in St George in the East, near St Peter's or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What your quote should include
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- If the price includes VAT
- What paperwork you get
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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