Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Blacknest, Windsor and Maidenhead
Buildings in Blacknest built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Loft conversions
Artex removal for Blacknest
Typical Artex jobs in Blacknest
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Landlord refurbishments
- Loft conversions and extensions
Older homes across Blacknest may have coatings added during past renovations.
What your quote should include
- How fibres will be kept down
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Any exclusions
Artex removal for Blacknest properties
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, across Blacknest. Typical jobs include coatings scraped during DIY and walls before tiling, involving textured walls, Artex ceilings and coated ceiling roses.
Village homes like those in Blacknest have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Blacknest (SL5)
- County
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Should you do it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
After the job
File the result and the paperwork.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Photos help us quote
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Empty the rooms in advance
What to avoid
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
For businesses and landlords in Blacknest
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Your questions about Artex removal in Blacknest
Is the Artex in my Blacknest home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do older homes in Blacknest have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Blacknest may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
How much does Artex removal cost in Blacknest?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Limits to be aware of
What’s in and what’s out:
- We need the room cleared
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
How it works
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the work area
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Related guides
What affects the price in Blacknest
When we quote, we look at:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Access to the area
- Material and condition
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A clear close-up
- An idea of size
- Where we could park
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Artex removal around Blacknest
Blacknest is about 4 miles west of Egham, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Anywhere in Blacknest, just send the postcode, and we will quote. Blacknest is one of 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead where we work. Our area stretches from Blacknest to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
For a school such as Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. If you’re refurbishing flats near Sunningdale station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Anywhere in SL5, Artex removal is available. Whether your property is on London Road and Blacknest Gate Road or a nearby road, we can help. If your property is just outside Blacknest, we also cover Beggar's Bush (1 mile south-west), Cheapside (1 mile north-west), Sunninghill (1 mile west), Ascot (2 miles west) and Woodside (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidenhead (9 miles north-west), Windsor (5 miles north), Boyn Hill (9 miles north-west), North Ascot (3 miles west), Cookham (11 miles north-west) and Furze Platt (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Heatherwood Hospital (2.7 miles west). The countryside around Blacknest includes St Ann's Hill and Gracious Pond.
- Schools near Blacknest include Sunningdale School (1.3 miles south-west) and Charters School (1.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Belvedere Arms (less than half a mile south)
Nearby places to Blacknest
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site