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Asbestos Artex Removal in Thames View Estate, Greater London
Artex removal in Thames View Estate: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Need Artex removal in Thames View Estate?
Artex removal in Thames View Estate
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, across Thames View Estate. Typical jobs include flaking textured ceilings and ceilings before downlights go in, including coated plasterboard, textured walls and coated ceiling roses.
Textured ceilings are a common find in renovations in areas like Thames View Estate, often painted over many times. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- Thames View Estate (IG11, RM9)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Textured ceilings in Thames View Estate
Thames View Estate is about 1 mile south-east of Barking, in Greater London. Thames View Estate is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Thames View Estate is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work. We work right across the region, from Thames View Estate to London (about 9 miles away).
For a school such as Thames View Infants, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. If your home is one of the older properties in Thames View Estate, near Christ Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Artex jobs anywhere in IG11 and RM9 start with the postcode and some photos. From Creek Road, Saxham Road and Minter Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover include Barking Riverside (1 mile south-east), Castle Green (1 mile north-east), Dagenham Dock (2 miles south-east), Dagenham Green (2 miles east) and Thamesmead (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles west), City of Westminster (11 miles west), Marylebone (11 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles west) and Shoreditch (8 miles west).
Thames View Estate 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 Gallions Reach Shopping Park (1.7 miles south-west) and Barking Community Hospital (0.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Thames View Estate include Ripple Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Thames View Estate include Riverside School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include River (2 miles east)
A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
How we work
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible and bagged or wrapped. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Questions from Thames View Estate
Can you work in Thames View Estate with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Do textured ceilings in Thames View Estate homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
What happens next
Covered coatings should be recorded.
After we have finished:
- Keep pets away
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Each different coating needs testing
- Keep the results and paperwork
Things not to do
Test before the builders arrive.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Limits to be aware of
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
What affects the price in Thames View Estate
The cost depends on:
- The size of the job
- The category of work
- The type of material and its condition
- Travel and parking
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A rough size or measurement
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A photo of the whole area
Every job is quoted in writing. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
Where asbestos turns up
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling releases fibres.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Textured walls before a refit
For rented flats close to Barking Riverside station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, clearly stated
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- The scope of the job, in writing
Your options compared
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why people choose us
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Clear written quotes
- No removal until we know what it is
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Responsibilities for owners
If your business premises in Thames View Estate were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a 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.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note