Greater London · England
Artex Removal in Wapping
Artex removal across Wapping and nearby. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Asbestos help in Wapping
Artex removal in Wapping
Planning a renovation in Wapping with textured ceilings? Test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. People often contact us about flaking textured ceilings and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights, involving coated ceiling roses, textured walls and swirl patterns.
Ceilings in Wapping conversions can have more than one coating, so each may need testing. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need.
- Location
- Wapping (E1, E1W, SE16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Dig out previous surveys
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Move things out of the way carefully
Get a quote
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Helpful guides
Where asbestos turns up
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, which can make them look newer than they are.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Loft conversions
Non-domestic buildings like St Mellitus College should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Questions to ask before you book
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- What paperwork you get
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Wapping properties and textured coatings
Wapping is about 1 mile south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. If your Artex job is in Wapping, let us know about access when you get in touch. We work in 764 places across Greater London.
Older homes across Wapping may have coatings added during past renovations. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Wapping station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
This part of Greater London takes in E1, E1W and SE16. Whether your property is on West Lane, Tunnel Road and Glamis Road or a nearby road, we can help. With the A101 and A1210 close by, Wapping is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Wapping we cover include St George in the East (1 mile north-west), East End of London (1 mile north-east), Shadwell (1 mile east), Whitechapel (1 mile north-west) and Ratcliff (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (4 miles west), Marylebone (4 miles west), Kensington (6 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north) and Hampstead (6 miles north-west).
As a London location, Wapping is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Other landmarks nearby include Tower of London (0.7 miles west) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1 mile south-east). The countryside around Wapping includes St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Schools near Wapping include Hermitage Primary School (less than half a mile south-west) and Mulberry School for Girls (0.5 miles north)
- Churches close by include St Mary-at-Hill (1 mile west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Town of Ramsgate pub (within half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Minories (0.7 miles west) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.1 miles north-west)
What we do and do not cover
Before booking, note that:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- 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.
Materials in Wapping
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
Materials, one by one
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
Places near Wapping
Other services in Wapping
Can I do it myself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Wapping questions
Do you cover Wapping and the area around Wapping station?
Yes. Wapping station is close to the centre of Wapping, and we cover the whole area.
Can you work in Wapping with London’s parking rules?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- What the material is and its state
- The size of the job
- Access to the area
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Sending photos
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Cracks or breaks
- A clear close-up
- An idea of size
- A photo of the whole area
Every job is quoted in writing. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
If your business premises in Wapping were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
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; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is normally better. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
What you get
- Domestic and commercial work
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note