Slough · England
Artex Removal for Colnbrook
Found something that might be asbestos in Colnbrook? We provide Artex removal, with testing first, explained in plain English.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Textured walls before a refit
Artex removal for Colnbrook
Artex in Colnbrook homes
Colnbrook is about 4 miles north of Staines-upon-Thames, in Slough. Anywhere in Colnbrook, just send the postcode. We work in 31 places across Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Colnbrook, near Church of St Thomas or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. For a school such as Colnbrook Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the SL3 postcode area. Streets in the area include High Street, Rayners Close and Drift Way, and Artex removal is available on all of them. If your property is just outside Colnbrook, we also cover Poyle (1 mile south-east), Brands Hill (1 mile west), Horton (1 mile south-west), Stanwell Moor (2 miles south-east) and Ditton (2 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Slough (4 miles north-west), Cippenham (5 miles north-west), Chalvey (4 miles north-west), Britwell (5 miles north-west), Upton (3 miles north-west) and Burnham (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Windsor Castle (3.4 miles west) and Upton Hospital (3.2 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Uxbridge Moor and Staines Reservoirs.
- Schools near Colnbrook include Langley Grammar School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Artex removal for Colnbrook properties
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation. Whether it’s ceilings before plastering and rented homes refurbished between tenants, we deal with coated plasterboard, Artex ceilings and coated ceiling roses.
In a village like Colnbrook, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Colnbrook (SL3)
- Area hub
- Slough
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Colnbrook
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
These come up again and again:
- Loft conversions
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Sunnymeads station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- If the price includes VAT
- Any exclusions
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
What we do and don’t cover
The usual limits are:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials in Colnbrook
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- What the material is and its state
- The size of the job
- The category of work
- How easy it is to reach
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Sending photos
Photos often save us a visit:
- Visible markings
- Where we could park
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A close-up from a safe distance
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
Your questions about Artex removal in Colnbrook
Do you come out to small villages like Colnbrook?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is the Artex in my Colnbrook home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you work in Colnbrook?
Yes, we do: our area includes Colnbrook and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both are options: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll advise room by room.
How much does Artex removal cost in Colnbrook?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, so we quote after testing.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings don’t contain asbestos. The only way to know is to test a sample.
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
How we work
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the work area
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Helpful guides
Your options compared
What are the options for Artex? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is typically better. A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
What you get
- Across London and the South East
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Houses, flats and business premises
See how we price jobs or our cost guide.
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For businesses and landlords in Colnbrook
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Colnbrook must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
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.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site