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Artex Removal in Gerrards Cross
Artex removal in Gerrards Cross and across Buckinghamshire: Artex removal, with testing first.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings coming down
Artex removal near Gerrards Cross
Weighing up your options
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Why choose us
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Read how we quote and published price ranges.
How artex removal works in Gerrards Cross
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Gerrards Cross. We often deal with textured walls, coated plasterboard and Artex ceilings, and people normally contact us about damaged or cracked coatings and ceilings before skimming.
Homes in towns and villages like Gerrards Cross may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so test each different coating. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Gerrards Cross (SL9)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
If you manage or own a block in Gerrards Cross, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Step by step
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces and bagged or wrapped. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Clear the way to the work area
- Tell us about parking and access
Get a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Related guides
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Gerrards Cross
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Walls before tiling
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Flaking textured ceilings
If you are refurbishing a rental near Gerrards Cross station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Comparing quotes
- How fibres will be kept down
- What isn’t included
- Suitable insurance for the work
- The scope of the job, in writing
Also near Gerrards Cross
More for properties in Gerrards Cross
Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
After we’ve finished in Gerrards Cross
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
To avoid problems in future:
- Give us room sizes
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Each different coating needs testing
- Send photos of the coatings
Things not to do
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
What it might be made of
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
FAQs for Gerrards Cross
Do older homes in Gerrards Cross have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Gerrards Cross can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Gerrards Cross station?
Yes. Gerrards Cross station is close to the centre of Gerrards Cross, and we cover the whole area.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both work; it depends on the room. We’ll advise for each room.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Textured ceilings in Gerrards Cross
Gerrards Cross is about 5 miles north-east of Slough, in Buckinghamshire. If your Artex job is in Gerrards Cross, let us know about access when you get in touch. Gerrards Cross is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we work. Our area stretches from Gerrards Cross to Reading (20 miles away).
For a school such as The Gerrards Cross CofE School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. Older homes across Gerrards Cross may have coatings added during past renovations.
For Artex jobs in SL9, just send the postcode and a few photos. Local streets include Station Road, East Common and Oxford Road; we cover every one. Gerrards Cross sits on or near the A40 and A413; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. If your property is just outside Gerrards Cross, we also cover Tatling End (1 mile south-east), Fulmer (1 mile south), Hedgerley Green (2 miles west), Higher Denham (2 miles east) and Baker's Wood (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also work in High Wycombe (9 miles west), Chesham (9 miles north), Marlow (9 miles west), Amersham (7 miles north), Beaconsfield (4 miles north-west) and Princes Risborough (15 miles north-west).
A little further out are Chiltern Open Air Museum (3.8 miles north) and Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Hospital (1.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Horse Shoe Bay and Church Wood.
- Schools near Gerrards Cross include St Mary's School (0.8 miles north) and The Chalfonts Community College (2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Apple Tree pub (under half a mile south-east)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note