Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Artex Removal in Cheapside
Artex removal across Cheapside, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Rented flats before redecoration
Artex removal for Cheapside
Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Artex removal near Cheapside
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. We often deal with swirl patterns, Artex ceilings and coated ceiling roses, and people generally contact us about ceilings coming down and landlord refurbishments.
In a village like Cheapside, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Location
- Cheapside (SL5)
- County
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Which option is right?
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding. Ask about the method and the waste. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
How we work in Cheapside
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Take a look at how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Step by step
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Tell us about parking and access
- Move things out of the way carefully
Ask for a quote
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
Nearby places to Cheapside
The scope of Artex removal
The usual limits are:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Cheapside
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Walls before tiling
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Ascot station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Questions to ask before booking
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The method and controls
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
Common questions in Cheapside
Could my house in Cheapside contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Cheapside may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How far is Cheapside from London?
Cheapside is about 24 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Textured ceilings in Cheapside
Cheapside is about 4 miles south of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Cheapside has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Cheapside is one of 57 places in Windsor and Maidenhead we cover. We work right across the region, from Cheapside to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Cheapside CofE Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. If your home is one of the older properties in Cheapside, near Church of St Michael and All Angels or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Wherever your property is in SL5, Artex removal is available. Local streets include Water Splash Lane, Dorian Drive and Cheapside Road; we cover every one. Neighbouring places we cover include Beggar's Bush (1 mile south-east), Ascot (1 mile south-west), Blacknest (1 mile south-east), Woodside (1 mile north-west) and Sunninghill (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Maidenhead (8 miles north-west), Windsor (4 miles north), Boyn Hill (7 miles north-west), Cookham (10 miles north), Furze Platt (9 miles north-west) and Dedworth (4 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Heatherwood Hospital (1.8 miles west) and Berkshire Yeomanry Museum (3.9 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Virginia Water Lake and Gracious Pond.
- Schools near Cheapside include Papplewick School (1.4 miles west) and Charters School (1.8 miles south)
- Local pubs include Thatched Tavern Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Looking after things afterwards
File the result and the paperwork.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Test every different coating
- File the test result and waste note
Don’ts
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- Material and condition
- The size of the job
- How many samples are needed
- How easy it is to reach
Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, because the material is clear.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- An overall view
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
For businesses and landlords in Cheapside
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
For managing agents and freeholders in Cheapside, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site