Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Artex Removal in Pinkneys Green
Artex removal for properties in Pinkneys Green and Windsor and Maidenhead: removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Loft conversions
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Artex removal for Pinkneys Green
How artex removal works in Pinkneys Green
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. Typical materials include coated plasterboard, textured walls and Artex ceilings, and typical jobs are loft conversions and coatings scraped during DIY.
In places like Pinkneys Green, textured ceilings are a common renovation find, and testing comes first. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Where
- Pinkneys Green (SL6)
- County
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing, so there’s no confusion.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the work area
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Getting a price
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
Read more
Which option is right?
A low price may mean shortcuts. Ask about the method and the waste. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What you get
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Records for your files
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
Why people call us in Pinkneys Green
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, so they may start to flake.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Walls before tiling
If you’re refurbishing flats near Furze Platt station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What your quote should include
- How fibres will be kept down
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether the job needs notifying
Artex in Pinkneys Green homes
Pinkneys Green is about 1 mile north-west of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. If your Artex job is in Pinkneys Green, let us know about access when you get in touch. Pinkneys Green is one of 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 11 miles away.
In older homes in Pinkneys Green, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Non-domestic buildings like Courthouse Junior School should already have records of any textured coatings.
Artex jobs anywhere in SL6 start with the postcode and some photos. That could mean a property on Lee Lane, Bix Lane and Edith Road or the roads around them. For properties just outside Pinkneys Green, we cover Stubbings (1 mile west), Furze Platt (1 mile east), Maidenhead (1 mile south-east), Holloway (1 mile south-west) and Burchett's Green (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Windsor (7 miles south-east), North Ascot (8 miles south), Dedworth (6 miles south-east), Broomhall (11 miles south-east), South Ascot (10 miles south-east) and Old Windsor (9 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Mark's Hospital (0.8 miles south-east) and The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (2.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Taplow Lake and Carpenter's Wood.
- Schools near Pinkneys Green include Newlands Girls' School (0.5 miles south) and St Piran's School (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Robin Hood pub (0.6 miles north)
Good to know
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
What we deal with
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
Should you do it yourself?
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.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Also near Pinkneys Green
Also in Pinkneys Green
After we’ve finished in Pinkneys Green
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Each different coating needs testing
- File the test result and waste note
- Give us room sizes
- Keep pets away
Don’ts
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Questions from Pinkneys Green
Is the Artex in my Pinkneys Green home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
How far is Pinkneys Green from London?
Pinkneys Green is about 29 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Is my textured ceiling in Pinkneys Green asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings do not contain asbestos. A test will tell you.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- How many samples are needed
- Travel and parking
- How much there is
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- A photo of the whole area
- The parking area
- Visible markings
- A close-up from a safe distance
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site