Bracknell Forest · England
Artex Removal in College Town
Artex removal in College Town: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Textured walls before a refit
Get a quote for College Town
The scope of Artex removal
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- We need the room cleared
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
About our artex removal in College Town
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in College Town, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Typical materials include textured walls, coated plasterboard and stipple finishes, and typical jobs are ceilings before downlights go in and rented flats before redecoration.
In a smaller place like College Town, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Location
- College Town (GU47, GU17, GU15)
- County
- Bracknell Forest
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
What affects the price in College Town
Quotes vary because of:
- The quantity or area
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Material and condition
- Disposal costs
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Sending photos
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
College Town questions
Is the Artex in my College Town home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do older homes in College Town have asbestos?
If your home in College Town was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings usually are not licensed.
Is my textured ceiling in College Town asbestos?
Not every coating does: many coatings are asbestos-free. A sample test tells you which you have.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
How we work
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
How to prepare
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Let us know if something’s broken
Getting a price
Send us the address in College Town, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
Helpful guides
Also in College Town
College Town properties and textured coatings
College Town is about 1 mile south-east of Sandhurst, in Bracknell Forest. College Town has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. College Town is one of 41 places in Bracknell Forest where we work. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
A school like College Town Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. If your home is one of the older properties in College Town, near Royal Memorial Chapel or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of GU47, GU17 and GU15. Whether your property is on Moray Avenue, Egerton Road and College Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. We also carry out Artex jobs in Sandhurst (1 mile north-west), Blackwater (1 mile south-west), York Town (1 mile south-east), Frogmore (1 mile south-west) and Owlsmoor (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Bracknell (5 miles north), Wick Hill (6 miles north), Priestwood (6 miles north), Lawrence Hill (6 miles north), Binfield (6 miles north) and Quelm Park (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Staff College Museum (1.2 miles east) and Frimley Park Hospital (2.2 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Wildmoor Heath and Ball Hill.
- Schools near College Town include Sandhurst School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Jolly Farmer pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Royal Military Academy Library (0.5 miles east)
Why people call us in College Town
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
These come up again and again:
- Walls before tiling
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
If you are refurbishing flats near Blackwater station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What your quote should include
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Whether the job needs notifying
Should you do it yourself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
After the job
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
To avoid problems in future:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Each different coating needs testing
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Send photos of the coatings
What to avoid
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Which option is right?
What are the options for Artex? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is generally better. Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Why people choose us
- Records for your files
- Across London and the South East
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
See how we price jobs and our cost guide.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note