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Artex Removal in Farnham Royal
Any pre-2000 building in Farnham Royal may contain asbestos. We offer removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings coming down
- Flaking textured ceilings
Need Artex removal in Farnham Royal?
How artex removal works in Farnham Royal
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Farnham Royal, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. From extensions that cut into ceilings and ceilings coming down, we deal with coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard and more.
In a village like Farnham Royal, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Area
- Farnham Royal (SL2)
- Region
- Slough
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Farnham Royal
The cost depends on:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Access to the area
- Material and condition
- The quantity or area
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Street parking nearby
- Labels, if any
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
Duty holders and landlords in Farnham Royal
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Farnham Royal, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
If you manage or own a block in Farnham Royal, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Farnham Royal properties and textured coatings
Farnham Royal is about 2 miles north of Slough, in Slough. For Artex jobs in Farnham Royal, tell us about parking and access. We cover all 31 towns and villages across Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 17 miles away.
For rented flats close to Burnham station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. A school like St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Artex jobs anywhere in SL2 start with the postcode and some photos. That could mean a property on Church Road, Sospel Court and Montague Close or the roads around them. Other places close to Farnham Royal we cover include Britwell (1 mile south-west), East Burnham (1 mile north-west), Farnham Common (1 mile north), Egypt (1 mile north) and Slough (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Langley (4 miles south-east), Upton (3 miles south-east), Datchet (4 miles south-east), Ditton (4 miles south-east), Poyle (6 miles south-east) and Colnbrook (6 miles south-east).
A little further out are Windsor Castle (4 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Slough (2.3 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
- Schools near Farnham Royal include Beechwood School (0.5 miles south) and Caldicott School (0.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Crown Public House (under half a mile south)
Your questions about Artex removal in Farnham Royal
Do you work near Burnham station?
Yes. Burnham station is about 1.8 miles south-west of Farnham Royal, and we cover both.
Is the Artex in my Farnham Royal home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Do you cover Farnham Royal?
Yes. We cover Farnham Royal and the surrounding area as part of Slough. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Your options compared
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why people choose us
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Read how we price jobs or published price ranges.
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Good to know
The usual limits are:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
The process
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- 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
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Dig out previous surveys
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we will advise.
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Where asbestos turns up
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings damaged by leaks
If your home is one of the older properties in Farnham Royal, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What to look for in a quote
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- The method and controls
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
Looking after things afterwards
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
A few practical points:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Photos help us quote
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
What to avoid
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
A closer look at the materials
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site