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Artex Removal for Tower Hamlets
Worried about asbestos in Tower Hamlets? We provide removal of textured ceilings and walls, explained in plain English.
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Get a quote for Tower Hamlets
Artex removal for Tower Hamlets properties
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. A small sample tells you which you have, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. Whether it’s walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and coatings scraped during DIY, we deal with coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and textured walls and more.
In Tower Hamlets, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so each type needs testing. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Where
- Tower Hamlets (CT17, CT16, CT15)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Tower Hamlets
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, so they may start to flake.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Loft conversions and extensions
Non-domestic buildings like Priory Fields School should already have records of any textured coatings.
What your quote should include
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Which areas and materials are covered
- VAT, clearly stated
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Also in Tower Hamlets
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 advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
How we work
Our team wears protective equipment, and keep the room closed while we work. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Getting a price
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
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Artex in Tower Hamlets homes
Tower Hamlets is about 1 mile south of Dover, in Kent. In Tower Hamlets, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
If you are refurbishing flats near Dover Priory station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Older homes across Tower Hamlets may have coatings added during past renovations. Tower Hamlets is within about a mile of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
For Artex jobs in CT17, CT16 and CT15, just send the postcode and a few photos. Streets in the area include Cow Lane, Odo Road and Eric Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Tower Hamlets is on the A256, so it’s easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover Charlton-in-Dover (1 mile north-east), Guston (2 miles north-east), Church Whitfield (2 miles north), East Langdon (3 miles north-east) and West Cliffe (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles south-west) and Walmer (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Dover Castle (1 mile east) and Royal Victoria Hospital (less than half a mile east). The countryside around Tower Hamlets includes Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby schools include Dover Grammar School for Girls (under half a mile north-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Eagle Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
What affects the price in Tower Hamlets
The cost depends on:
- Disposal costs
- How many samples are needed
- Material and condition
- Travel and parking
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
What to photograph
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A picture of the whole area
- Damaged areas
- A clear close-up
- Street parking nearby
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Some limits to bear in mind:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Duty holders and landlords in Tower Hamlets
If you run a business from older premises in Tower Hamlets, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
After we’ve finished in Tower Hamlets
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Going forward:
- Keep pets away
- File the test result and waste note
- Each different coating needs testing
- Photos help us quote
Avoid these
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
FAQs for Tower Hamlets
Is the Artex in my Tower Hamlets home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do older homes in Tower Hamlets have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
Can I just skim over it?
It’s an option for an intact coating: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Don’t sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site