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Asbestos Artex Removal in Huntercombe, Slough
Artex removal across Huntercombe and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings before plastering
Artex removal near Huntercombe
How artex removal works in Huntercombe
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation, which is why testing first matters in Huntercombe. People often contact us about flaking textured ceilings and coatings damaged by DIY, involving stipple finishes, textured walls and swirl patterns.
In towns and villages like Huntercombe, textured ceilings are a common renovation find, and testing comes first. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Area
- Huntercombe (SL1, SL6, SL2)
- Area hub
- Slough
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The scope of Artex removal
Before you book, note that:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
Materials, one by one
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Nearby places to Huntercombe
What else we do in Huntercombe
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
After the job
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Photos help us quote
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Each different coating needs testing
Things not to do
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Test before the builders arrive.
How we work
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible and bagged or wrapped. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Dig out previous surveys
Ask for a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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How we price Artex removal
The cost depends on:
- How much waste there is
- What the material is and its state
- The quantity or area
- How easy it is to reach
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- An idea of size
- The parking area
- Damaged areas
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Huntercombe: your questions answered
Do textured ceilings in Huntercombe homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you cover Huntercombe and the area around Burnham station?
Yes, we cover Huntercombe, including the streets around Burnham station.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You will get available dates with the quote.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Artex in Huntercombe homes
Huntercombe is about 2 miles west of Slough, in Slough. If your Artex job is in Huntercombe, let us know about access. We work in 31 places across Slough. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 15 miles away.
If you’re refurbishing flats near Burnham station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. If your home is one of the older properties in Huntercombe, near St. Andrew's Shared Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Here we cover the SL1, SL6 and SL2 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Bath Road, Clare Road and Conway Road; we cover every one. For properties just outside Huntercombe, we cover Burnham (1 mile north), Cippenham (1 mile south-east), Lake End (1 mile south-west), Dorney (1 mile south) and Dorney Reach (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Langley (5 miles east), Upton (3 miles south-east), Datchet (4 miles south-east), Stoke Poges (3 miles north-east), Ditton (4 miles south-east) and Farnham Common (3 miles north-east). Being one of Slough’s larger places, Huntercombe has buildings from every era.
Other landmarks nearby include The History On Wheels Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Windsor Castle (3.3 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
- Schools near Huntercombe include The E-Act Burnham Park Academy (0.7 miles north-west) and Westgate School (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Ye Olde Huntercombe Arms (under half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Slough (2.7 miles east)
Duty holders and landlords in Huntercombe
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.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Huntercombe must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Options to consider in Huntercombe
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why choose us
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Clear advice on your options
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
See our prices page or the cost guide.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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