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Asbestos Artex Removal in West Hackney, Greater London
Artex removal across West Hackney and nearby. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Walls before tiling
Artex removal in West Hackney
Materials, one by one
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Artex removal for West Hackney properties
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Typical jobs include coatings damaged by DIY and flaking textured ceilings, involving coated plasterboard, coated ceiling roses and Artex ceilings.
In flats and houses around West Hackney, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, often painted over many times. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Where
- West Hackney (N16, E5, E8)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to West Hackney
Other services in West Hackney
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- Travel and parking
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The quantity or area
- Waste quantity and disposal
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Sending photos
Helpful photos:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Labels, if any
- Where we could park
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Duty holders and landlords in West Hackney
If you manage or own a block in West Hackney, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
West Hackney: your questions answered
Do older homes in West Hackney have asbestos?
Any home in West Hackney built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover West Hackney and the area around Rectory Road station?
Yes, we cover West Hackney, including the streets around Rectory Road station.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Only once you know it’s clear. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
Artex in West Hackney homes
West Hackney is about 4 miles north of London, in Greater London. West Hackney is within our Greater London area, for Artex jobs of every size. West Hackney is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work.
For a school such as Benthal Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. For rented flats close to Rectory Road station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Artex jobs anywhere in N16, E5 and E8 start with the postcode and some photos. Whether your property is on Muir Road, Burma Road and Piano Lane or a nearby road, we can help. You’ll find West Hackney on the A107, so it’s easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Shacklewell (1 mile south), Stoke Newington (1 mile west), Clapton (1 mile east), Stamford Hill (1 mile north) and Upper Clapton (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles south), City of Westminster (5 miles south-west), Marylebone (4 miles south-west), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south-west) and Walthamstow (3 miles north-east).
West Hackney is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Well-known places in the area include Clowns Gallery-Museum (1.1 miles south) and German Hospital (0.9 miles south). Within reach you will find Woodberry Wetlands and Hollow Pond.
- Local schools include Tawhid Boys School (under half a mile north) and The Petchey Academy (0.5 miles south)
- Places of worship nearby include Church of St Andrew (0.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Coach And Horses Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Stoke Newington (0.7 miles south-west)
Good to know
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
Typical Artex jobs in West Hackney
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Coatings already disturbed
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Older homes across West Hackney may have coatings added during past renovations.
What your quote should include
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- The method and controls
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
Afterwards
File the result and the paperwork.
Some practical advice:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Photos help us quote
- Give us room sizes
Things not to do
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Your options compared
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why people choose us
- Reports and results you can share
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Covering London and the South East
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
How it works
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, and keep the coating damp as we work. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there is no confusion.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Ask for a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
Read more
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note