Slough · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Ditton, Slough
Artex removal for Ditton: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings already disturbed
- Flaking textured ceilings
Artex removal in Ditton
Artex removal for Ditton properties
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Ditton. Typical jobs include coatings in the way of electrical work and coatings damaged by leaks, including coated ceiling roses, stipple finishes and coated plasterboard.
In a village like Ditton, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Where
- Ditton (SL3)
- Region
- Slough
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings before plastering
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Non-domestic buildings like Castleview Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings.
Questions to ask before booking
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- The method and controls
What happens
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
What we do and do not cover
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- We need the room cleared
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
Your questions about Artex removal in Ditton
Do you cover small places like Ditton?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you cover Ditton from London?
Ditton is about 20 miles from central London, well within our area.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Artex removal around Ditton
Ditton is about 2 miles south-east of Slough, in Slough. Anywhere in Ditton, just send the postcode. Ditton is one of 31 places in Slough where we work. We work right across the region, from Ditton to Guildford (17 miles away).
For rented flats close to Datchet station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. In older homes in Ditton, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Here we cover the SL3 postcode area. From Thorn Road, Ditton Road and London Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. We also carry out Artex jobs in Datchet (1 mile south-west), Myrke (1 mile north-west), Brands Hill (1 mile south-east), Sunnymeads (2 miles south) and Colnbrook (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Cippenham (4 miles north-west), Britwell (4 miles north-west), Burnham (5 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (4 miles north), Huntercombe (4 miles north-west) and Farnham Common (5 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Windsor Castle (1.7 miles west) and Municipal Borough of Slough (1.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Staines Reservoirs and Stoke Common.
- Schools near Ditton include Ditton Park Academy (0.5 miles north-west) and Upton Court Grammar School (1 mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Stag pub (0.7 miles south-west)
Which option is right?
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What you get
- Work done to the regulations
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at how we quote or published price ranges.
Should you do it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- The category of work
- Disposal costs
- The type of material and its condition
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- An overall view
- Visible markings
- The parking area
Each job is priced individually. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
What happens next
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Send photos of the coatings
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Avoid these
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note