Slough · England
Artex Removal for Poyle
Buildings in Poyle built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers Artex removal, with testing first.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Flaking textured ceilings
Artex removal for Poyle
What’s included, and what is not
We are upfront about what’s included:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Artex removal for Poyle properties
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, across Poyle. People often contact us about rented flats before redecoration and coatings in the way of electrical work, involving stipple finishes, coated ceiling roses and textured walls.
In towns and villages like Poyle, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Poyle (SL3)
- County
- Slough
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Textured ceilings in Poyle
Poyle is about 3 miles north of Staines-upon-Thames, in Slough. In Poyle, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We cover all 31 towns and villages in Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Poyle to Guildford (16 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing flats near Heathrow Terminal 5 Rail station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. In older homes in Poyle, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Anywhere in SL3, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your property is on Poplar Close, Sherborne Close and Bath Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Neighbouring places we cover include Colnbrook (1 mile north-west), Horton (1 mile south-west), Brands Hill (1 mile west), Stanwell Moor (1 mile south-east) and Sunnymeads (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in Slough (5 miles north-west), Cippenham (6 miles north-west), Chalvey (5 miles north-west), Britwell (6 miles north-west), Langley (3 miles north-west) and Upton (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Spelthorne Museum (3.2 miles south) and Windsor Castle (3.9 miles west). The countryside around Poyle includes Crane Meadows and Staines Reservoirs.
- Local schools include Langley Grammar School (2.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Punch Bowl pub (less than half a mile north-west)
The process
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there is no confusion.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Ask for a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Poyle: your questions answered
Do older homes in Poyle have asbestos?
Any home in Poyle built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Poyle and the area around Heathrow Terminal 5 Rail station?
Yes. Heathrow Terminal 5 Rail station is about 1.2 miles south-east of Poyle, and we cover both.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Only once you know it’s clear. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both work; it depends on the room. We will advise for each room.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
A closer look at the materials
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
For businesses and landlords in Poyle
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
After the job
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, with a consignment note.
To avoid problems in future:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- File the test result and waste note
What to avoid
Test before the builders arrive.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Why people call us in Poyle
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Ceilings coming down
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Loft conversions
For a school such as Pippins School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the job needs notifying
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
DIY and asbestos
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Your options compared
What are the options for Artex? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is typically best. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why choose us
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Accredited laboratory results
- Identify first, remove only when needed
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Nearby places to Poyle
Other services in Poyle
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site