For homeowners, landlords and businesses across Hackney (E9), we handle every stage of asbestos work — survey, removal, testing and clearance — including in Hackney Central, London Fields, Victoria Park and Haggerston. We regularly work on properties near London Fields.
Asbestos in Hackney buildings
Across E9, older housing and commercial stock commonly hides asbestos in artex and textured coatings, asbestos insulating board (AIB), cement roof and wall sheets, pipe lagging, floor tiles and guttering. The Victorian terraces common around Hackney are especially worth checking. A diverse inner-London borough known for London Fields and Hackney Empire. Our surveyors know the E9 building types and test to UKAS-accredited standards before any work begins.
You can have asbestos Artex safely removed from ceilings and walls anywhere in London using licensed specialists who wet-strip textured coatings under full enclosure. A qualified surveyor takes samples for UKAS-accredited testing, then works to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, using negative pressure and specialist extraction to control fibre release. All waste’s double-bagged, documented and sent to licensed facilities, and you’ll see how the full process protects you, your property and compliance.
Takeaways
- HSE-licensed asbestos specialists safely remove Artex ceilings and walls across London, using wet-stripping and full enclosures to minimise dust and fibre release.
- Free on-site survey with UKAS-accredited lab testing confirms asbestos in textured coatings, followed by a fixed written quote within 24 hours.
- Works comply with Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSG247, including negative-pressure units, specialist extraction and full decontamination procedures.
- All asbestos waste is double-bagged, clearly labelled and transported to licensed hazardous waste facilities, with full legal documentation provided.
- Independent 4-stage clearance with air testing and visual inspection issues a formal clearance certificate, backed by a pass-first-time guarantee.
What This Service Covers
This service covers the safe removal and disposal of asbestos-containing Artex and other textured coatings from homes and commercial properties across London. We deal with ceilings and walls where Artex was used and later found to contain asbestos fibres, typically in properties built or refurbished before 2000.
Our HSE-licensed team carries out a detailed assessment, seals the work area, and removes the asbestos Artex using methods designed to minimise dust and fibre release. Waste is double-bagged, labelled and taken to a licensed hazardous waste facility, with full documentation provided.
Where textured coating is on plasterboard, we usually remove the boards as a whole system, reducing disruption and avoiding unnecessary fibre release. We can also coordinate any required asbestos testing and reinstatement works through trusted partners.
Typical materials / scenarios covered:
- Asbestos Artex ceilings
- Asbestos Artex walls
- Textured coating on plasterboard partitions
- Textured coating in hallways, lounges, bedrooms and stairwells
Why You Need a Licensed Specialist
If your ceiling coating contains asbestos, you have legal duties under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. As a homeowner, landlord or duty-holder, you must make sure any asbestos work is carried out safely and waste is disposed of correctly. Using an unlicensed operator risks hidden asbestos fibres being left behind, putting your family, tenants or staff at risk long after the job “looks” finished. There’s also a real danger they’ll dump asbestos illegally, which is a criminal offence.
An HSE-licensed asbestos contractor follows strict procedures, uses UKAS-accredited lab testing where required, and disposes of all waste at approved facilities. On notifiable work, you’ll receive a formal 4‑stage clearance certificate, proving the area has been properly cleaned and is safe to reoccupy.
Our Process — Survey, Quote, Removal, Clearance
Our process starts with a free on-site survey, where a qualified asbestos surveyor inspects your Artex and takes samples for UKAS-accredited lab analysis to confirm asbestos content and condition. Following the survey, we provide a detailed fixed written quote within 24 hours, so you know exactly what is included before any work begins. Once agreed, the removal stage is carefully planned and carried out under full enclosure to CAR 2012 and HSG247 standards, using negative pressure and specialist extraction where required to prevent fibre release. Finally, an independent 4-stage clearance is completed, including an air test and visual inspection, with a formal clearance certificate issued to confirm safe reoccupation of the area and full compliance with current London asbestos regulations.
How Much Does It Cost in London?
In London, asbestos Artex (textured coating) removal from a ceiling with plasterboard currently starts from £950 + VAT for a typical room, based on our published pricing. This is an all‑in, fixed price for licensed removal – not a day rate that creeps up once work begins. It covers HSE-compliant setup, removal, UKAS‑accredited testing and, where notifiable, full 4‑stage clearance certification. Larger areas, complex access, or multiple rooms will cost more, but you’ll always receive a fixed-price written quote within 24 hours, so you know exactly what you’ll pay before committing.
How Long Does the Job Take?
From your first call to final clearance, most domestic Artex/asbestos ceiling jobs are completed within just a few days. We can usually arrange a site survey anywhere in London within the same week, often within 24–48 hours.
Once the survey is done and you approve the fixed-price quote, we book the removal at a convenient time. Typical removal and decontamination for a standard room takes less than a day on site, followed by independent UKAS-accredited air testing and the 4‑stage clearance process, so you’re back to normal as quickly as possible.
What's Included as Standard
- Initial on-site survey of your ceilings and walls
- Full written risk assessment and method statement
- UKAS-accredited laboratory sampling and analysis of suspect Artex
- Design and installation of a full enclosure, where required
- Negative-pressure units and decontamination procedures as needed
- Licensed asbestos Artex removal by HSE-trained operatives
- Safe packaging, transport and consigned hazardous-waste disposal
- Independent four-stage clearance and air testing on notifiable work
- Formal clearance certificate confirming the area is safe for reoccupation
- Exhaustive compliance pack for your records (waste consignment notes, lab reports, licences, insurance and method statements)
Get a Free Quote
Call 020 4652 3586 or complete our quick online form to book your free on-site survey. You’ll receive a fixed-price quote in writing within 24 hours, and every job comes with our pass-first-time guarantee – if clearance fails, we’ll return and re-do the work completely free.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can You Remove Asbestos Artex in Occupied Homes Without Moving Out?
You often can stay in your home during asbestos Artex removal, but occupant safety dictates room‑by‑room controls and, sometimes, temporary relocation from specific areas. Think of it like sealing a cursed chamber: enclosures, negative pressure, H‑class vacuums, and wet‑stripping minimise fibre release. Under CAR 2012 and HSG264, you’ll need strict decontamination, air testing, and a 4‑stage clearance before reoccupation, ensuring you’re protected throughout the works.
Will Removing Artex Damage Original Plaster or Coving Beneath It?
It can, but it doesn’t have to. With controlled wet-stripping and careful tooling, you maximise plaster preservation and protect coving integrity, though minor repairs or skim-coating are often needed. A competent HSE-licensed contractor will test substrates, choose methods that minimise mechanical scraping, and work to CAR 2012 and HSG264. You’ll get advice on any defects uncovered and a fixed-price quote for making ceilings and coving ready for redecoration.
Can You Test My Artex First to Confirm if It Contains Asbestos?
Yes, you can get your artex tested first. You shouldn’t rely on DIY kits; they often don’t meet HSG264 standards. Instead, you’d have a UKAS-accredited lab sample taken safely by trained staff, using controlled disturbance and PPE to minimise fibre release. The sample’s analysed under CAR 2012, and you’ll get a written report confirming if asbestos is present, so you can plan removal or refurbishment compliantly.
Do You Notify the HSE for My Artex Removal Project if Required?
Yes, if your project’s notifiable, we’ll handle the full HSE notification for you as your Licensed contractor, so you don’t risk non-compliance. Around 5,000 asbestos-related deaths a year in the UK underline why this step’s critical. We assess your Artex, confirm whether it’s licensable work under CAR 2012, submit the ASB5 notice when required, then proceed only once all regulatory timings and conditions are satisfied.
How Should I Prepare Each Room Before Asbestos Artex Removal Starts?
You should clear as much furniture as possible, then Protect furniture left in place with plastic sheeting and tape. Remove wall hangings, curtains and soft furnishings. Seal doors, vents and other openings with polythene to reduce fibre migration. Lift loose rugs, cover floors if requested, and disconnect light fittings if accessible. Don’t scrape, sand or drill the Artex beforehand, and don’t sweep or vacuum—leave all disturbance to the licensed team.
Areas we cover around Hackney
We provide asbestos removal, surveys and testing throughout Hackney and the surrounding E9 postcodes, including:
- Hackney Central — Hackney Central, E8
- London Fields — London Fields, E8
- Victoria Park — Victoria Park, E9
- Haggerston — Haggerston, E8
- Homerton — Homerton, E9
Hackney asbestos: local questions
Are you local to Hackney?
Yes — we work throughout Hackney and the wider E9 district, including Hackney Central, London Fields, Victoria Park and Haggerston. There's no extra travel charge within the area, and we can usually fit a survey in quickly.
How fast can you survey a property in E9?
As a Hackney-based team we can normally carry out a free on-site survey in E9 within the same week, then confirm a fixed written price within 24 hours. For urgent or disturbed asbestos, call 020 4652 3586.