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Artex Removal in Stamford Hill
Found something that might be asbestos in Stamford Hill? We provide textured coating testing and removal, explained in plain English.
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Artex removal for Stamford Hill
Artex removal for Stamford Hill properties
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Stamford Hill. Typical jobs include ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and rented flats before redecoration, including textured walls, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings.
In flats and houses around Stamford Hill, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, sometimes hidden under later layers of paint. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Stamford Hill (N16, N15, E5)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Artex removal around Stamford Hill
Stamford Hill is about 1 mile north of West Hackney, in Greater London. We cover Stamford Hill as part of Greater London, for Artex jobs of every size. We work in 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Older homes across Stamford Hill may have coatings added during past renovations. For a school such as Holmleigh Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the N16, N15 and E5 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Manor Road, Paget Road and Alkham Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Close by, we cover Upper Clapton (1 mile east), Stoke Newington (1 mile south-west), West Hackney (1 mile south), Seven Sisters (1 mile north) and St Ann's (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover London (5 miles south), City of Westminster (5 miles south-west), Marylebone (5 miles south-west), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (4 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (3 miles south).
As a London location, Stamford Hill is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Nearby you’ll also find Montfichet's Tower (4.1 miles south) and German Hospital (1.6 miles south). Open spaces near Stamford Hill include Woodberry Wetlands and Highgate Hill.
- Nearby schools include Lubavitch Senior Girls' School (less than half a mile north) and Talmud Torah School (under half a mile west)
- Places of worship nearby include Church of St Thomas the Apostle (under half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Three Crowns pub (0.6 miles south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Stoke Newington (1.2 miles south-west)
Step by step
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
How to prepare
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Clear the way to the work area
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Common questions in Stamford Hill
Do you cover Stamford Hill and the area around Stamford Hill station?
Yes. Stamford Hill station is close to the centre of Stamford Hill, and we cover the whole area.
Can you work in Stamford Hill with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Typically not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
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.
Can I stay at home while you work?
Generally you can use other rooms: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Places near Stamford Hill
What else we do in Stamford Hill
What we deal with in Stamford Hill
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
In older properties, we often see:
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings before skimming
- Loft conversions
For rented flats close to Stamford Hill station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Before you book anyone
- The method and controls
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Which areas and materials are covered
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
Good to know
A few things to be aware of:
- We need the room cleared
- 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.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
After we’ve finished in Stamford Hill
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
After we have finished:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Plan around the closed rooms
Things not to do
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
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.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- Access to the area
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The quantity or area
- The number of samples or the size of the building
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- How we’d reach it
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Approximate dimensions
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Responsibilities for owners
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Materials we deal with
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site