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Asbestos removal and surveys in RM6
Asbestos surveys, testing and removal across RM6, covering Chadwell Heath, Goodmayes and Aldborough Hatch. For homes, landlords and businesses.
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Artex removal across RM6
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. We often deal with textured walls, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard, and people normally contact us about walls before tiling and coatings in the way of electrical work.
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and the room stays closed.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
What you’ll pay
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What you get
- Clear advice on your options
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Across London and the South East
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Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Landmarks near Chadwell Heath
Jobs here are often close to The Eva Hart pub, The Warren School and St Chad's Church. Other local landmarks include Warren Junior School (under half a mile north-west) and The Warren School (within half a mile north-west). The nearest railway station is Chadwell Heath station, roughly 0.9 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Dagenham (1.1 miles south-east) and The Brewery (1.5 miles east). Open spaces near Chadwell Heath include Hainault Lodge.
Artex removal in RM6
In RM6, renovation is when textured ceilings get noticed, in towns and villages alike.
Chadwell Heath: Non-domestic buildings like Warren Junior School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. If you are refurbishing flats near Chadwell Heath station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Weighing up your options
Plastering over it avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it smooth first, and it remains in place.
Before booking anyone
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- The documents you’ll receive
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Good to know
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We need the room cleared
Afterwards
Covered coatings should be recorded.
- File the test result and waste note
- Give us room sizes
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Empty the rooms in advance
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Typical Artex jobs in RM6
Older coatings are often painted over many times, so age is hard to judge.
Typical jobs in RM6 include:
- Loft conversions
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
Can I do it myself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
RM6: your questions answered
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote once we know what it contains.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site