Bracknell Forest · England
Artex Removal for Martins Heron
Buildings in Martins Heron built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer Artex removal, with testing first.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Artex removal for Martins Heron
Materials, one by one
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
How artex removal works in Martins Heron
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. From ceilings coming down and walls before tiling, we deal with coated plasterboard, coated ceiling roses and Artex ceilings and more.
Homes in places like Martins Heron may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so test each different coating. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, so you have a record.
- Area
- Martins Heron (RG12, SL5)
- Area hub
- Bracknell Forest
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How much there is
- How many samples are needed
- Access to the area
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Photos that help
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Where we could park
- How we’d reach it
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Damaged areas
Every job is quoted in writing. Just 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.
Your options compared
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Domestic and commercial work
Read how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Duty holders and landlords in Martins Heron
For managing agents and freeholders in Martins Heron, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
How we work
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there is no confusion.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Mention any damage before we arrive
How to get a quote
Each job is priced individually. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
Related guides
Should you do it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
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.
Why people call us in Martins Heron
Many trades want a test result first.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Martins Heron station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Comparing quotes
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What category of work it is
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Any exclusions
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What’s included, and what isn’t
What’s in and what’s out:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Questions from Martins Heron
Do you cover Martins Heron and the area around Martins Heron station?
Yes, we cover Martins Heron, including the streets around Martins Heron station.
Do you cover Martins Heron from London?
Martins Heron is about 28 miles from central London, well within our area.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
Martins Heron properties and textured coatings
Martins Heron is about 1 mile east of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. In Martins Heron, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Martins Heron is one of 41 places in Bracknell Forest where we work. We work right across the region, from Martins Heron to Reading (11 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Harmans Water Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. Older homes across Martins Heron may have coatings added during past renovations.
Anywhere in RG12 and SL5, we can help with Artex removal. That could mean a property on Bog Lane, Radnor Road and London Road or the roads around them. For properties just outside Martins Heron, we cover The Warren (1 mile south), Jennett's Park (1 mile west), Forest Park (1 mile south), Bullbrook (1 mile north-west) and Harmans Water (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Sandhurst (5 miles south-west), Binfield (3 miles north-west), Popeswood (3 miles west), College Town (5 miles south-west), Farley Wood (3 miles west) and Amen Corner (3 miles west).
A little further out are Heatherwood Hospital (1.5 miles east) and The Lexicon (1.3 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
- Nearby schools include LVS Ascot (0.9 miles east) and Ranelagh School (1.1 miles west)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site