Bracknell Forest · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Lawrence Hill, Bracknell Forest
Artex removal in Lawrence Hill and across Bracknell Forest: textured coating testing and removal, with written paperwork.
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings coming down
Need Artex removal in Lawrence Hill?
Artex removal in Lawrence Hill
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation, which is why testing first matters in Lawrence Hill. People often contact us about rented homes refurbished between tenants and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights, involving stipple finishes, coated ceiling roses and textured walls.
In areas like Lawrence Hill, textured ceilings are a common renovation find, and testing comes first. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Area
- Lawrence Hill (RG42, RG12)
- Area hub
- Bracknell Forest
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Lawrence Hill
Quotes vary because of:
- The survey scope
- Licensed or non-licensed
- What the material is and its state
- How easy it is to reach
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Photos that help
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Cracks or breaks
- A rough size or measurement
- Visible markings
- How we’d reach it
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Lawrence Hill: your questions answered
Is asbestos common in Lawrence Hill homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do textured ceilings in Lawrence Hill homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. To do that, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Usually not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: many coatings are asbestos-free. Testing a sample is how you find out.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Which option is right?
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Why people choose us
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Work done to the regulations
- Accredited laboratory results
See how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
What we deal with in Lawrence Hill
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling isn’t automatically asbestos.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Damaged or cracked coatings
If you are refurbishing flats near Bracknell station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Before you book anyone
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- The method and controls
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
Also near Lawrence Hill
Also in Lawrence Hill
Doing it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
After we’ve finished in Lawrence Hill
Share the paperwork with your trades.
To avoid problems in future:
- Keep pets away
- Send photos of the coatings
- Give us room sizes
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
Avoid these
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
What happens
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Tell us about parking and access
Getting a price
You will get a written quote. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
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Textured ceilings in Lawrence Hill
Lawrence Hill is about 1 mile north of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Lawrence Hill is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Lawrence Hill is one of 41 places in Bracknell Forest where we work. We work right across the region, from Lawrence Hill to Reading (about 10 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Warfield Church of England Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. Older homes across Lawrence Hill may have coatings added during past renovations.
Wherever your property is in RG42 and RG12, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Atte Lane, Quelm Lane and Sandy Lane. We also carry out Artex jobs in Newell Green (1 mile north-west), Quelm Park (1 mile west), Wick Hill (1 mile south), Whitegrove (1 mile south-east) and Warfield (1 mile north). We also cover nearby towns such as Sandhurst (6 miles south), Hanworth (3 miles south), College Town (6 miles south), Little Sandhurst (6 miles south-west), Birch Hill (3 miles south) and Owlsmoor (5 miles south). Lawrence Hill is one of the larger places we cover in Bracknell Forest, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
Other landmarks nearby include The Lexicon (0.9 miles south-west) and Heatherwood Hospital (2.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Holt Copse & Joel Park and Heath Lake.
- Nearby schools include Garth Hill College (0.7 miles south) and Lambrook (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Old Manor House Hotel (0.9 miles south)
For businesses and landlords in Lawrence Hill
If your business premises in Lawrence Hill were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site