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Artex Removal in Marlow Bottom
Artex removal in Marlow Bottom, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings already disturbed
Artex removal in Marlow Bottom
Artex removal for Marlow Bottom properties
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Marlow Bottom, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. People often contact us about coatings damaged by DIY and flaking textured ceilings, including coated plasterboard, Artex ceilings and coated ceiling roses.
In places like Marlow Bottom, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Marlow Bottom (SL7)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For businesses and landlords in Marlow Bottom
If you manage or own a block in Marlow Bottom, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
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.
What happens next
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
Keeping things safe:
- Test every different coating
- Photos help us quote
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Plan around the closed rooms
Avoid these
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
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Common questions in Marlow Bottom
Do you cover small places like Marlow Bottom?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do textured ceilings in Marlow Bottom homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
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.
Step by step
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Dig out previous surveys
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Other materials may need their own approach
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we see
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
Should you do it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Artex removal around Marlow Bottom
Marlow Bottom is about 1 mile north of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Marlow Bottom contact us for Artex jobs about all kinds of jobs. We work in all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. Our area stretches from Marlow Bottom to Reading (about 13 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Burford School should already have records of any textured coatings. If you’re refurbishing flats near Marlow station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Parts of the Chilterns National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Marlow Bottom, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Artex jobs anywhere in SL7 start with the postcode and some photos. Your property could be on Marlow Bottom, Squirrel Rise and Kingsley Drive. Nearby, we also cover Burroughs Grove (1 mile east), Marlow (1 mile south), Little Marlow (2 miles east), Fern (2 miles east) and Bisham (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover High Wycombe (3 miles north-east), Chesham (11 miles north-east), Amersham (10 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (6 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (10 miles east) and Southcourt (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Eden (2.9 miles north) and Chiltern Sound Phonograph Museum (1.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Carpenter's Wood.
- Local schools include Great Marlow School (1 mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Three Horseshoes pub (0.7 miles east)
What affects the price in Marlow Bottom
What changes the cost:
- The size of the job
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Travel and parking
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
What to photograph
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- A picture of the whole area
- Damaged areas
- An idea of size
- The access route
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Materials, one by one
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Why people call us in Marlow Bottom
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Walls before tiling
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Older homes across Marlow Bottom may have coatings added during past renovations.
Questions to ask before you book
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- VAT, clearly stated
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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