Bracknell Forest · England
Artex Removal for Hawthorn Hill
Found something that might be asbestos in Hawthorn Hill? We provide Artex removal, with testing first, explained in plain English.
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Artex removal in Hawthorn Hill
How artex removal works in Hawthorn Hill
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Hawthorn Hill. From ceilings due for plastering or skimming and coatings damaged by leaks, we deal with coated plasterboard, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses.
In a village like Hawthorn Hill, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Where
- Hawthorn Hill (RG42)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, with no sanding or dry scraping. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
How to prepare
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let us know where we can park
- Let us know if something’s broken
Get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
Helpful guides
Materials, one by one
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
The scope of Artex removal
A few things to be aware of:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
Hawthorn Hill questions
Is the Artex in my Hawthorn Hill home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do you cover small places like Hawthorn Hill?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Do you work in Hawthorn Hill?
Yes. We cover Hawthorn Hill and the surrounding area as part of Bracknell Forest. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Hawthorn Hill properties and textured coatings
Hawthorn Hill is about 3 miles north of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. If your Artex job is in Hawthorn Hill, let us know about access. Hawthorn Hill is one of 41 places in Bracknell Forest where we work. We work right across the region, from Hawthorn Hill to Reading (10 miles away).
For a school such as Holyport College, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. In older homes in Hawthorn Hill, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Artex jobs anywhere in RG42 start with the postcode and some photos. From Ascot Road and Maidenhead Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Hawthorn Hill we cover include Nuptown (1 mile south-east), Jealott's Hill (1 mile south-west), Moss End (1 mile south-west), Braywoodside (1 mile north) and Tickleback Row (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Bracknell (3 miles south), Sandhurst (8 miles south), Wick Hill (3 miles south), Priestwood (3 miles south-west), Binfield (3 miles south-west) and Great Hollands (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Heatherwood Hospital (4 miles south-east) and The Lexicon (2.9 miles south). Within reach you will find Weycock Hill and Bray Pit.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Hawthorn Hill
Many trades want a test result first.
In older properties, we often see:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Coatings damaged by leaks
For rented flats close to Bracknell station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, clearly stated
- The documents you’ll receive
- Any exclusions
- Whether the job needs notifying
Places near Hawthorn Hill
What else we do in Hawthorn Hill
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- The survey scope
- How easy it is to reach
- Disposal costs
- Material and condition
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Cracks or breaks
- Where we could park
- A picture of the whole area
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Weighing up your options
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
What you get
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Clear written quotes
Read how we quote or our cost guide.
What happens next
Share the paperwork with your trades.
After we’ve finished:
- Give us room sizes
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Send photos of the coatings
- Each different coating needs testing
Things not to do
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note