Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Artex Removal in Old Windsor
Artex removal for Old Windsor: removal of textured ceilings and walls. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Asbestos help in Old Windsor
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Artex removal for Old Windsor properties
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry. We often deal with coated plasterboard, swirl patterns and coated ceiling roses, and people usually contact us about coatings damaged by DIY and loft conversions.
Homes in towns and villages like Old Windsor may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so test each different coating. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Old Windsor (SL4)
- Area hub
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Old Windsor properties and textured coatings
Old Windsor is about 2 miles north-west of Egham, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Old Windsor is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Old Windsor is one of 57 places in Windsor and Maidenhead where we work. We work right across the region, from Old Windsor to Guildford (15 miles away).
If you are refurbishing a rental near Sunnymeads station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Older homes across Old Windsor may have coatings added during past renovations.
For Artex jobs in SL4, just send the postcode and a few photos. Streets in the area include Church Road, Parker Gardens and Gregory Drive, and Artex removal is available on all of them. You will find Old Windsor on the B3021, which makes it simple to get to. We also carry out Artex jobs in Wraysbury (1 mile east), Sunnymeads (1 mile north-east), Bishopsgate (1 mile south), Datchet (2 miles north) and Englefield Green (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Maidenhead (8 miles north-west), Windsor (3 miles north-west), Boyn Hill (8 miles north-west), North Ascot (6 miles south-west), Cookham (9 miles north-west) and Furze Platt (9 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Windsor Castle (2.1 miles north-west) and Berkshire Yeomanry Museum (1.6 miles north-west). Within reach you will find St Ann's Hill and Virginia Water Lake.
- Nearby schools include St John's Beaumont School (0.9 miles south) and Churchmead School (2 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Fox And Castle Public House (less than half a mile west)
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The type of material and its condition
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Disposal costs
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Street parking nearby
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- An idea of size
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll advise.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you run a business from older premises in Old Windsor, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Places near Old Windsor
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What’s included, and what isn’t
What’s in and what’s out:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials in Old Windsor
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
Old Windsor: your questions answered
How far is Old Windsor from London?
We cover Old Windsor, about 21 miles from central London.
Is asbestos common in Old Windsor homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Old Windsor can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Only once you know it’s clear. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Do you cover Old Windsor?
Yes, Old Windsor is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Old Windsor
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Non-domestic buildings like King's Court First School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Before booking anyone
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
Step by step
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- 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
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Find any old asbestos reports
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Which option is right?
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
How we work in Old Windsor
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site