Bracknell Forest · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Brockhill, Bracknell Forest
Artex removal in Brockhill: removal of textured ceilings and walls, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings coming down
Artex removal for Brockhill
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
About our artex removal in Brockhill
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We’ll talk you through the options for your rooms in Brockhill. We often deal with swirl patterns, textured walls and coated ceiling roses, and people normally contact us about loft conversions and rented flats before redecoration.
Village homes like those in Brockhill have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- Brockhill (RG42)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Brockhill
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Textured walls before a refit
A school like Lambrook should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Comparing quotes
- What category of work it is
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Whether VAT is included
- What paperwork you get
Brockhill properties and textured coatings
Brockhill is about 3 miles north-east of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Brockhill is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Brockhill is one of 41 towns and villages in Bracknell Forest where we work. We work right across the region, from Brockhill to Reading (11 miles away).
Older homes across Brockhill may have coatings added during past renovations. If you’re refurbishing flats near Martins Heron station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Here we cover the RG42 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. If your property is just outside Brockhill, we also cover Maiden's Green (1 mile north-east), Winkfield Street (1 mile north-east), Warfield (1 mile west), Winkfield Row (1 mile south) and Nuptown (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Bracknell (3 miles south-west), Sandhurst (7 miles south-west), Binfield (3 miles west), Great Hollands (4 miles south-west), Forest Park (3 miles south) and Temple Park (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Heatherwood Hospital (2.4 miles south-east) and The Lexicon (2.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bray Pit.
- Nearby schools include Winkfield St Mary's CofE Primary School (0.7 miles south-east) and Garth Hill College (2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Winning Post pub (0.6 miles north-east)
Nearby places to Brockhill
Other services in Brockhill
Should you do it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- How much waste there is
- How many samples are needed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Helping us quote
Photos often save us a visit:
- Cracks or breaks
- A photo of the whole area
- A rough size or measurement
- Where we could park
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Your options compared
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.
Why choose us
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Across London and the South East
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Records for your files
See our prices page or our cost guide.
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
How it works
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a 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
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
Ask for a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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What happens next
File the result and the paperwork.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Give us room sizes
- Test every different coating
- Keep pets away
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
What to avoid
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Brockhill: your questions answered
Do you come out to small villages like Brockhill?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is the Artex in my Brockhill home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site