Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Cranbourne, Windsor and Maidenhead
Artex removal in Cranbourne: Artex removal, with testing first. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Artex removal near Cranbourne
About our artex removal in Cranbourne
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation, which is why testing first matters in Cranbourne. Whether it’s walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and coatings scraped during DIY, we deal with swirl patterns, stipple finishes and coated plasterboard.
Rural homes near Cranbourne have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Area
- Cranbourne (SL4)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
How it works
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- 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
- Clear the way to the work area
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Mention any parking restrictions
How to get a quote
Each job is priced individually. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
After the job
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
Once we are done:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Each different coating needs testing
- Clear the rooms before the work
- File the test result and waste note
Things not to do
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
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.
If your business premises in Cranbourne were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Artex in Cranbourne homes
Cranbourne is about 3 miles south-west of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We work across Cranbourne and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover all 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Cranbourne to Reading (13 miles away).
In older homes in Cranbourne, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. If you are refurbishing flats near Ascot station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Wherever your property is in SL4, we can help with Artex removal. Whether your property is on Broadway, Berkeley Drive and Central Way or a nearby road, the process is the same. Other places close to Cranbourne we cover include Plaistow Green (1 mile south), Woodside (1 mile south), The Village (1 mile east), Winkfield (1 mile west) and Brookside (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidenhead (6 miles north-west), Windsor (3 miles north-east), Boyn Hill (5 miles north-west), Cookham (8 miles north), Furze Platt (7 miles north-west) and Broomhall (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Heatherwood Hospital (2.8 miles south) and Windsor Castle (3.7 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Bray Pit and Virginia Water Lake.
- Nearby schools include Windsor Girls' School (2.3 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fleur de Lis pub (1 mile south)
Towns and villages near Cranbourne
Also in Cranbourne
Doing it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Choosing the right option
A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Why choose us
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Work done to the regulations
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
See how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Cranbourne: your questions answered
Do you cover Cranbourne and the area around Ascot station?
Yes. Ascot station is about 3 miles south of Cranbourne, and we cover both.
Do you come out to small villages like Cranbourne?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both work; it depends on the room. We will explain the options.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
How we price Artex removal
When we quote, we look at:
- Travel and parking
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The quantity or area
- Disposal costs
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Labels, if any
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A rough size or measurement
- A picture of the whole area
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Why people call us in Cranbourne
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, so they may start to flake.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Loft conversions
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
Non-domestic buildings like Cranbourne Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings.
Before booking anyone
- How fibres will be kept down
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Suitable insurance for the work
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site