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Asbestos Artex Removal in Upton, Greater London
Artex removal in Upton, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Textured walls before a refit
Need Artex removal in Upton?
Artex removal in Upton
Planning a renovation in Upton with textured ceilings? Test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. Typical jobs include ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and coatings scraped during DIY, involving stipple finishes, swirl patterns and coated ceiling roses.
Ceilings in Upton conversions can have more than one coating, so we test each coating. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Location
- Upton (E7, E13, E15)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, managing agents and employers
For managing agents and freeholders in Upton, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
If you run a business from older premises in Upton, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
The scope of Artex removal
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
Choosing the right option
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
What you get
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Clear advice on your options
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
Places near Upton
What else we do in Upton
Artex removal around Upton
Upton is about 1 mile north of Plaistow, in Greater London. Upton is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Upton is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. Our area stretches from Upton to London (6 miles away).
In older homes in Upton, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. A school like Elmhurst Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
We cover Artex jobs across the E7, E13 and E15 postcode area. Streets in the area include May Road, West Road and Park Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Neighbouring places we cover include Upton Park (1 mile south-east), Greengate (1 mile south), West Ham (1 mile south-west), Forest Gate (1 mile north) and Plashet (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also work in London (6 miles south-west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Upton is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Other landmarks nearby include Stratford Centre (1.2 miles west) and West Ham United Football Club Museum (0.7 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Hollow Pond and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Bonaventure's RC School (less than half a mile west) and St Bonaventure's RC School (under half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include Spotted Dog pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include County Borough of West Ham (1.1 miles west)
What it might be made of
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
How it works
Our team wears protective equipment, and the room stays closed. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Getting a price
Send us the address in Upton, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
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Where asbestos turns up
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
These are some of the things we deal with in Upton:
- Ceilings coming down
- Landlord refurbishments
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings scraped during DIY
If you are refurbishing flats near Forest Gate station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
What your quote should include
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- What paperwork you get
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- If the price includes VAT
How we price Artex removal
Quotes vary because of:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How easy it is to reach
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Location, parking and any London charges
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Cracks or breaks
- A rough size or measurement
- A picture of the whole area
- Visible markings
Every job is quoted in writing. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
Upton: your questions answered
Do you cover Upton and the area around Forest Gate station?
Yes. Forest Gate station is about 0.8 miles north of Upton, and we cover both.
Could my house in Upton contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Upton may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
You can, if it’s intact: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
How can I get a price?
Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
After we have finished in Upton
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Going forward:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Send photos of the coatings
What to avoid
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site