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Artex Removal in Upminster
Artex removal for properties in Upminster and Greater London: removal of textured ceilings and walls, with written paperwork.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
Need Artex removal in Upminster?
Artex removal in Upminster
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole than to strip the coating. We will talk you through the options for your rooms in Upminster. People often contact us about ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and structural work through coated ceilings, including coated plasterboard, stipple finishes and Artex ceilings.
In London conversions like those in Upminster, one ceiling may have several coatings from different decades, so each may need testing. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Where
- Upminster (RM14, RM11)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price Artex removal
When we quote, we look at:
- How easy it is to reach
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The size of the job
- Material and condition
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- Damaged areas
- A clear close-up
- The access route
- An overall view
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Questions from Upminster
Do you work near Upminster station?
Yes, we cover Upminster, including the streets around Upminster station.
Can you work in Upminster 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.
How can I get a price?
Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We will give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both work; it depends on the room. We’ll advise for each room.
What’s included, and what isn’t
We are upfront about what’s included:
- We need the room cleared
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
Artex removal around Upminster
Upminster is about 2 miles east of Hornchurch, in Greater London. Homes, landlords and businesses in Upminster contact us for Artex jobs. Upminster is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We work right across the region, from Upminster to London (about 16 miles away).
In older homes in Upminster, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. If you are refurbishing a rental near Upminster station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
This part of Greater London takes in RM14 and RM11, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Station Road, Latham Place and Deyncourt Gardens, and Artex removal is available on all of them. If your property is just outside Upminster, we also cover Upminster Bridge (1 mile west), Cranham (1 mile east), Emerson Park (1 mile north-west), Hornchurch (2 miles west) and Puddle Dock (2 miles east). We also cover nearby towns such as Shoreditch (14 miles west), Walthamstow (12 miles west), Hoxton (15 miles west), Whitechapel (14 miles west), Orpington (14 miles south-west) and Highbury (15 miles west).
As a London location, Upminster is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Other landmarks nearby include Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (0.5 miles north) and St George's Hospital (1.7 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Cranham Marsh.
- Nearby schools include Eastbrook School (less than half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Crumpled Horn pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Hornchurch Urban District (1.6 miles west)
Your options compared
What are the options for Artex? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is typically best. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
How we work in Upminster
- Domestic and commercial work
- Reports and results you can share
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Take a look at how we quote or the cost guide.
After the job
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, and you get the paperwork.
A few practical points:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
Things not to do
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Why people call us in Upminster
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
In older properties, we often see:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings coming down
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings already disturbed
A school like Upminster Junior School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
DIY and asbestos
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
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What happens
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Preparing for the visit
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Related guides
- 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
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site