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Artex Removal in Upper Walthamstow
Buildings in Upper Walthamstow built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings coming down
- Landlord refurbishments
Asbestos help in Upper Walthamstow
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- Access to the area
- How much waste there is
- The survey scope
- Material and condition
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- An idea of size
- An overall view
- The access route
- Labels, if any
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Artex removal in Upper Walthamstow
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, across Upper Walthamstow. Common materials are coated plasterboard, coated ceiling roses and swirl patterns, and people normally contact us about coatings damaged by leaks and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed.
Ceilings in Upper Walthamstow conversions can have more than one coating, so we test each coating. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Area
- Upper Walthamstow (E17, E18, E10)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Weighing up your options
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What you get
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Domestic and commercial work
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Reports and results you can share
See how we quote and the cost guide.
Upper Walthamstow: your questions answered
Do textured ceilings in Upper Walthamstow homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you cover Upper Walthamstow and the area around Wood Street station?
Yes. Wood Street station is close to the centre of Upper Walthamstow, and we cover the whole area.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings typically aren’t licensed.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Can I do it myself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
A closer look at the materials
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- We need the room cleared
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
Also near Upper Walthamstow
Also in Upper Walthamstow
Artex in Upper Walthamstow homes
Upper Walthamstow is about 1 mile east of Walthamstow, in Greater London. For Artex jobs in Upper Walthamstow, tell us about parking and access. Upper Walthamstow is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. We work right across the region, from Upper Walthamstow to London (7 miles away).
For rented flats close to Wood Street station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. In older homes in Upper Walthamstow, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
We carry out Artex jobs all over E17, E18 and E10. Local streets include Elm Road, Avon Road and Church Lane; we cover every one. If your property is just outside Upper Walthamstow, we also cover Snaresbrook (1 mile east), Walthamstow Village (1 mile west), Bakers Arms (1 mile south-west), South Woodford (1 mile north-east) and Walthamstow (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover London (7 miles south-west), City of Westminster (8 miles south-west), Marylebone (8 miles south-west), Kensington (11 miles south-west), St Pancras (7 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-west).
As a London location, Upper Walthamstow is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Well-known places in the area include Municipal Borough of Walthamstow (0.7 miles west) and Walthamstow Pump House Museum (1.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Upper Walthamstow includes Ainslie Wood and Hollow Pond.
- Local schools include Warwick School for Boys (within half a mile south-west) and Holy Family Catholic School (0.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Flower Pot pub (within half a mile west)
How it works
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Find any old asbestos reports
How to get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will recommend the right option.
Helpful guides
Responsibilities for owners
For managing agents and freeholders in Upper Walthamstow, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
What we deal with in Upper Walthamstow
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Loft conversions
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
For a school such as The Woodside Primary Academy, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Comparing quotes
- Suitable insurance for the work
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site