Bracknell Forest · England
Artex Removal for Owlsmoor
Artex removal in Owlsmoor and across Bracknell Forest: textured coating testing and removal, with written paperwork.
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Artex removal for Owlsmoor
Choosing the right option
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why people choose us
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Covering London and the South East
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Work done to the regulations
See our prices page and published price ranges.
Artex removal in Owlsmoor
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. Typical materials include swirl patterns, coated ceiling roses and Artex ceilings, and people generally contact us about ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and flaking textured ceilings.
In places like Owlsmoor, textured ceilings are a common renovation find, and testing comes first. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Location
- Owlsmoor (GU47, RG45)
- Area hub
- Bracknell Forest
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- Disposal costs
- Material and condition
- How many samples are needed
- The size of the job
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- The access route
- Cracks or breaks
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A close-up from a safe distance
Every job is quoted in writing. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
Looking after things afterwards
File the result and the paperwork.
After we have finished:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Photos help us quote
- Test every different coating
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
Don’ts
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Where asbestos turns up
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Loft conversions
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Damaged or cracked coatings
For rented flats close to Sandhurst station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the job needs notifying
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
Questions from Owlsmoor
Is the Artex in my Owlsmoor home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you work near Sandhurst station?
Yes, we cover Owlsmoor and the area towards Sandhurst station, about 1.1 miles south-west.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is normally needed.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. A sample test tells you which you have.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. You will get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Can I just skim over it?
You can, if it’s intact: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Places near Owlsmoor
What else we do in Owlsmoor
How it works
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- 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
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
How to prepare
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Warn neighbours if needed
Getting a price
Send us the address in Owlsmoor, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Owlsmoor properties and textured coatings
Owlsmoor is about 1 mile north of Sandhurst, in Bracknell Forest. Owlsmoor is within our Bracknell Forest area, for Artex jobs of every size. We cover all 41 towns and villages in Bracknell Forest. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 10 miles away.
In older homes in Owlsmoor, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For a school such as Owlsmoor Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
We cover Artex jobs across the GU47 and RG45 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Oak Avenue, South Road and Church Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Neighbouring places we cover include Sandhurst (1 mile south), College Town (1 mile south), Crowthorne (1 mile north-west), Blackwater (2 miles south) and Frogmore (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Bracknell (4 miles north), Wick Hill (5 miles north-east), Priestwood (5 miles north), Lawrence Hill (5 miles north), Binfield (5 miles north) and Quelm Park (5 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Pinewood Hospital (2 miles north) and Staff College Museum (1.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Owlsmoor includes Wildmoor Heath and Horseshoe Lake.
- Schools near Owlsmoor include Sandhurst School (0.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Iron Duke pub (0.8 miles north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Royal Military Academy Library (1.4 miles south-east)
For businesses and landlords in Owlsmoor
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Materials we deal with
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site