Buckinghamshire · England
Artex Removal in Little Marlow
Buildings in Little Marlow built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer textured coating testing and removal.
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings before plastering
Artex removal for Little Marlow
How artex removal works in Little Marlow
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. Typical jobs include coatings scraped during DIY and ceilings before skimming, involving coated plasterboard, stipple finishes and textured walls.
Rural homes near Little Marlow have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Little Marlow (SL7)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Little Marlow properties and textured coatings
Little Marlow is about 2 miles north-east of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in Little Marlow, just send the postcode. We work in 263 places in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Little Marlow to Reading (14 miles away).
Older homes across Little Marlow may have coatings added during past renovations. If you are refurbishing flats near Bourne End station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
We cover Artex jobs across the SL7 postcode area and the streets around it. Your property could be on Church Road, Pound Lane and School Lane or the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Fern (1 mile north-east), Coldmoorholme (1 mile east), Well End (1 mile east), Burroughs Grove (1 mile north-west) and Bourne End (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (3 miles north), Chesham (10 miles north-east), Amersham (9 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (4 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (8 miles east) and Princes Risborough (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include High Wycombe Castle (3.3 miles north) and Eden (3.2 miles north). The countryside around Little Marlow includes Taplow Lake and Warren Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Little Marlow include Great Marlow School (1.1 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Queen's Head pub (under half a mile south-west)
What affects the price in Little Marlow
Quotes vary because of:
- The size of the job
- What the material is and its state
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The survey scope
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- An overall view
- Where we could park
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Should you do it yourself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
For businesses and landlords in Little Marlow
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Where asbestos turns up
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, which can make them crumble.
People generally contact us about one of these:
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
For a school such as Little Marlow CofE School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Before booking anyone
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
The process
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Get a quote
Send us the address in Little Marlow, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
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Little Marlow: your questions answered
Could my house in Little Marlow contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Little Marlow can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you come out to small villages like Little Marlow?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Generally not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Choosing the right option
A low price may mean shortcuts, which releases fibres. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Why us?
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Covering London and the South East
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
After the job
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
After we’ve finished:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Photos help us quote
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Test every different coating
Don’ts
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note