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Artex Removal in Myrke
Looking for Artex removal in Myrke? We cover Myrke and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings coming down
Artex removal near Myrke
How artex removal works in Myrke
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. Whether it’s ceilings before downlights go in and loft conversions and extensions, we cover coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard and more.
In towns and villages like Myrke, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Where
- Myrke (SL3)
- Region
- Slough
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Artex in Myrke homes
Myrke is about 1 mile south-east of Slough, in Slough. We work across Myrke and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in 31 places in Slough. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 17 miles away.
If you are refurbishing flats near Slough station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. A school like Long Close School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Anywhere in SL3, we can help with Artex removal. Nearby, we also cover Ditton (1 mile south-east), Datchet (1 mile south-east), Sunnymeads (3 miles south-east), Brands Hill (3 miles south-east) and Old Windsor (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Britwell (3 miles north-west), Burnham (4 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (3 miles north), Huntercombe (3 miles north-west), Farnham Common (4 miles north) and Farnham Royal (3 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Windsor Castle (1.2 miles south-west) and Upton Hospital (0.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Common and Taplow Lake.
- Local schools include St Mary's Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles north-east) and Upton Court Grammar School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Red Cow Public House (less than half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Slough (0.8 miles north)
Materials we deal with
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
What happens next
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Some practical advice:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- File the test result and waste note
- Photos help us quote
- Test every different coating
Don’ts
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Good to know
Worth knowing before booking:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials in Myrke
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Myrke
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings already disturbed
- Walls before tiling
Older homes across Myrke may have coatings added during past renovations.
What to look for in a quote
- Which areas and materials are covered
- The method and controls
- Any exclusions
- Suitable insurance for the work
The process
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- 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
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Getting ready
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Let us know where we can park
- Let us know if something’s broken
How to get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
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Questions from Myrke
Is the Artex in my Myrke home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Could my house in Myrke contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Myrke may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
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.
Responsibilities for owners
For managing agents and freeholders in Myrke, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, 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 it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- Disposal costs
- Parking and access charges
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Where we could park
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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Should you do it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note