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Artex Removal for Crowthorne
Artex removal in Crowthorne: removal of textured ceilings and walls, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings already disturbed
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Artex removal near Crowthorne
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- Access to the area
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How many samples are needed
A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- An idea of size
- Visible markings
- Where we could park
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Artex removal for Crowthorne properties
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. A small sample tells you which you have, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. We often deal with stipple finishes, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns, and typical jobs are rented flats before redecoration and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed.
In a town like Crowthorne, textured ceilings turn up in houses from the 1960s to the 1990s, though older homes may have them too. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Where
- Crowthorne (RG45, RG40)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Crowthorne
Step by step
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces and bagged or wrapped. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- 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
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Dig out previous surveys
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
Related guides
What it might be made of
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Choosing the right option
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why choose us
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Clear written quotes
- Across London and the South East
- Waste paperwork for every removal
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Artex removal around Crowthorne
Crowthorne is about 3 miles south-west of Bracknell, in Wokingham. Properties in Crowthorne range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Crowthorne is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 9 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like Crowthorne Church of England Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Crowthorne station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the RG45 and RG40 postcode area and the streets around it. From Church Road East, Church Road West and High Street or a nearby road, the process is the same. Crowthorne is on the A321 and B3348, which makes it simple to get to. We also carry out Artex jobs in Owlsmoor (1 mile south-east), Home Farm (1 mile north-east), Wooden Hill (2 miles north-east), Sandhurst (2 miles south) and Hanworth (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Reading (9 miles north-west), Wokingham (3 miles north-west), Woodley (7 miles north-west), Earley (7 miles north-west), Lower Earley (6 miles north-west) and Winnersh (5 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Wokingham, Crowthorne has buildings from every era.
Nearby you will also find The Lexicon (3.7 miles north-east) and Pinewood Hospital (0.9 miles north). The countryside around Crowthorne includes Wildmoor Heath and Heath Lake.
- Nearby schools include King Edward VI Aston School (less than half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Prince pub (within half a mile south-east)
Typical Artex jobs in Crowthorne
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings coming down
Older homes across Crowthorne may have coatings added during past renovations.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, clearly stated
- The documents you will receive
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- The method and controls
FAQs for Crowthorne
Do you work near Crowthorne station?
Yes. Crowthorne station is about 1 mile south-west of Crowthorne, and we cover both.
How far is Crowthorne from London?
We cover Crowthorne, about 32 miles from central London.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
For businesses and landlords in Crowthorne
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
If you run a business from older premises in Crowthorne, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Good to know
The usual limits are:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We need the room cleared
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Looking after things afterwards
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Keeping things safe:
- Test every different coating
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Send photos of the coatings
- Empty the rooms in advance
Don’ts
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site