Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Artex Removal for Hurley
Any pre-2000 building in Hurley may contain asbestos. We offer testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Need Artex removal in Hurley?
Questions from Hurley
Do you cover Hurley and the area around Marlow station?
Yes, we cover Hurley and the area towards Marlow station, about 2.6 miles north-east.
Do you come out to small villages like Hurley?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
Can I just skim over it?
It’s an option for an intact coating: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
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.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
About our artex removal in Hurley
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. Typical jobs include ceilings before skimming and damaged or cracked coatings, involving stipple finishes, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings.
In a village like Hurley, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Where
- Hurley (SL6)
- County
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Artex in Hurley homes
Hurley is about 2 miles south-west of Marlow, in Windsor and Maidenhead. In Hurley, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Hurley is one of 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead where we work. Our area stretches from Hurley to Reading (about 10 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Hurley, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. For a school such as Danesfield School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Anywhere in SL6, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a property on Hurley High Street, Bell Court and Shepherds Close or the roads around them, wherever it is in Hurley. Nearby, we also cover Frogmill (1 mile west), Danesfield (1 mile north-west), Bockmer End (1 mile north-west), Medmenham (2 miles north-west) and Warren Row (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Maidenhead (4 miles south-east), Windsor (9 miles south-east), Boyn Hill (4 miles south-east), North Ascot (10 miles south-east), Cookham (4 miles east) and Furze Platt (3 miles east).
A little further out are Marlow Museum (2.1 miles north-east) and Marlow Community Hospital (2.6 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Weycock Hill and Carpenter's Wood.
- Nearby schools include Sir William Borlase's Grammar School (2.1 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Rising Sun pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Why people call us in Hurley
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings coming down
- Loft conversions
For rented flats close to Marlow station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Comparing quotes
- What isn’t included
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which does not change what’s underneath.
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Step by step
Our team wears protective equipment, and keep the room closed while we work. The work area is kept clear while we are working.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Let us know where we can park
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
How to get a quote
To get a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
What happens next
File the result and the paperwork.
Some practical advice:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep pets out of the work area
Don’ts
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
DIY and asbestos
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Weighing up your options
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What you get
- Reports and results you can share
- Domestic and commercial work
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Clear written quotes
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Nearby places to Hurley
Other services in Hurley
Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The type of material and its condition
- Location, parking and any London charges
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A clear close-up
- The parking area
You will get a written quote. 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.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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