Bracknell Forest · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Priestwood, Bracknell Forest
Artex removal in Priestwood and across Bracknell Forest: textured coating testing and removal.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings before plastering
- Damaged or cracked coatings
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For landlords, agents and businesses
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
For managing agents and freeholders in Priestwood, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
How artex removal works in Priestwood
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. We often deal with swirl patterns, coated plasterboard and textured walls, and typical jobs are rented flats before redecoration and ceilings coming down.
In Priestwood, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so each type needs testing. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Location
- Priestwood (RG42, RG12, RG45)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible and bagged or wrapped. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
How to prepare
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Tell us about parking and access
Getting a price
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
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A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which does not change what’s underneath.
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Prices and what affects them
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- The type of material and its condition
- Access to the area
- The category of work
- Parking and access charges
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- How we’d reach it
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Approximate dimensions
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
Options to consider in Priestwood
A low price may mean shortcuts, which releases fibres. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why choose us
- Clear advice on your options
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Reports and results you can share
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
Take a look at how we quote or published price ranges.
Nearby places to Priestwood
What else we do in Priestwood
Priestwood properties and textured coatings
Priestwood is about 1 mile north-west of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Wherever your property is in Priestwood, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we will quote. We work in 41 places across Bracknell Forest, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 9 miles away.
A school like Meadow Vale Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. Older homes across Priestwood may have coatings added during past renovations.
Here we cover the RG42, RG12 and RG45 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Park Lane, Kiln Lane and Jock's Lane; we cover every one. Nearby, we also cover Temple Park (1 mile north-west), Farley Wood (1 mile west), Quelm Park (1 mile north-east), Popeswood (1 mile west) and Bracknell (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Sandhurst (5 miles south), College Town (6 miles south), Little Sandhurst (5 miles south) and Owlsmoor (5 miles south). Priestwood is among the bigger towns we cover in Bracknell Forest, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
Other landmarks nearby include The Lexicon (0.7 miles south-east) and Pinewood Hospital (2.9 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Holt Copse & Joel Park and Heath Lake.
- Schools near Priestwood include Garth Hill College (0.8 miles east) and The Brakenhale School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Market Inn (0.8 miles south-east)
Questions from Priestwood
Could my house in Priestwood contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Priestwood can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Priestwood from London?
Priestwood is about 29 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is generally needed.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Only once you know it’s clear. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Where asbestos turns up
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights releases fibres.
In older properties, we often see:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings coming down
- Textured walls before a refit
For rented flats close to Bracknell station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What to look for in a quote
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- How fibres will be kept down
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Can I do it myself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
What we do and do not cover
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Other materials may need their own approach
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site