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Artex Removal in Hitchambury
Found something that might be asbestos in Hitchambury? We provide Artex removal, with testing first, explained in plain English.
- Ceilings coming down
- Loft conversions
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Asbestos help in Hitchambury
How we work
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there’s no confusion.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- 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
How to prepare
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Helpful guides
Artex removal in Hitchambury
Planning a renovation in Hitchambury with textured ceilings? Test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. People often contact us about extensions that cut into ceilings and flaking textured ceilings, including stipple finishes, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard.
In a village like Hitchambury, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need.
- Where
- Hitchambury (SL1, SL6)
- County
- Slough
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Also near Hitchambury
What else we do in Hitchambury
Limits to be aware of
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Hitchambury: your questions answered
Do older homes in Hitchambury have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Hitchambury can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Hitchambury from London?
Hitchambury is about 25 miles from central London, well within our area.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
It’s an option for an intact coating: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
What it might be made of
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Can I do it myself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Why people call us in Hitchambury
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling isn’t automatically asbestos.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings already disturbed
If you’re refurbishing flats near Taplow station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What to look for in a quote
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What is not included
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- If the price includes VAT
For businesses and landlords in Hitchambury
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
If your business premises in Hitchambury were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
What happens next
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Keeping things safe:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- File the test result and waste note
- Each different coating needs testing
Don’ts
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Test before the builders arrive.
Prices and what affects them
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- The size of the job
- Access to the area
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Disposal costs
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Sending photos
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Where we could park
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Cracks or breaks
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will recommend the right option.
Artex in Hitchambury homes
Hitchambury is about 2 miles east of Maidenhead, in Slough. Hitchambury is within our Slough area, for Artex jobs of every size. Hitchambury is one of 31 places in Slough we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 14 miles away.
In older homes in Hitchambury, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Non-domestic buildings like St Nicolas' Church of England Combined School should already have records of any textured coatings.
We cover Artex jobs across SL1 and SL6. Streets in the area include Hitcham Lane and Hunt's Lane, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Close by, we cover Taplow (1 mile south-west), Burnham (1 mile east), Rose Hill (1 mile north), Huntercombe (1 mile south-east) and Lake End (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Slough (3 miles south-east), Chalvey (4 miles south-east), Langley (6 miles east), Upton (4 miles south-east), Datchet (6 miles south-east) and Stoke Poges (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (1.3 miles south-west) and St Mark's Hospital (2.9 miles west). Within reach you will find Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
- Nearby schools include The E-Act Burnham Park Academy (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Oak and Saw pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site