Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Artex Removal for Dorney Reach
Found something that might be asbestos in Dorney Reach? Our service covers Artex removal, with testing first, with clear advice at each step.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Textured walls before a refit
- Loft conversions
Need Artex removal in Dorney Reach?
About our artex removal in Dorney Reach
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Dorney Reach, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Typical jobs include damaged or cracked coatings and walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit, involving textured walls, swirl patterns and stipple finishes.
In areas like Dorney Reach, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Location
- Dorney Reach (SL6)
- Area hub
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Dorney Reach
When we quote, we look at:
- The size of the job
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Disposal costs
- Location, parking and any London charges
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- The parking area
- Labels, if any
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Your questions about Artex removal in Dorney Reach
Do you cover small places like Dorney Reach?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do older homes in Dorney Reach have asbestos?
If your home in Dorney Reach 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 it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings usually are not licensed.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Do you cover Dorney Reach?
Yes, Dorney Reach is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
DIY and asbestos
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
For managing agents and freeholders in Dorney Reach, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Your options compared
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- Records for your files
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Clear written quotes
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at our prices page and published price ranges.
After the job
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Keep pets away
- Give us room sizes
Avoid these
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
How it works
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. While we work, the area stays out of bounds.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
How to get a quote
Send us the address in Dorney Reach, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
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Artex removal around Dorney Reach
Dorney Reach is about 2 miles south-east of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. In Dorney Reach, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We work in 57 places across Windsor and Maidenhead, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
If you’re refurbishing flats near Taplow station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Older homes across Dorney Reach may have coatings added during past renovations.
Here we cover the SL6 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Meadow Way, Harcourt Close and Oak Stubbs Lane, and Artex removal is available on all of them. If your property is just outside Dorney Reach, we also cover Lake End (1 mile east), Bray (1 mile west), Dorney (1 mile east), Huntercombe (1 mile north-east) and Taplow (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Windsor (3 miles south-east), Boyn Hill (3 miles west), North Ascot (6 miles south), Cookham (4 miles north-west), Furze Platt (3 miles north-west) and Broomhall (8 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (1.5 miles north-west) and Windsor Castle (3.6 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Bray Pit and Taplow Lake.
- Local schools include The E-Act Burnham Park Academy (1.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Pineapple Public House (0.7 miles east)
The scope of Artex removal
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Other materials may need their own approach
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- 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