Slough · England
Artex Removal in Stoke Poges
Artex removal across Stoke Poges and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Artex removal in Stoke Poges
Looking after things afterwards
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Plan around the closed rooms
Don’ts
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Artex removal for Stoke Poges properties
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. Whether it’s coatings already disturbed and loft conversions and extensions, we deal with textured walls, coated ceiling roses and swirl patterns.
Homes in towns and villages like Stoke Poges may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so test each different coating. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Location
- Stoke Poges (SL2, SL3)
- Region
- Slough
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Stoke Poges questions
Could my house in Stoke Poges contain asbestos?
If your home in Stoke Poges was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Stoke Poges from London?
Stoke Poges is about 21 miles from central London, well within our area.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then get advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Good to know
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We need the room cleared
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
Should you do it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Stoke Poges
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
These are some of the things we deal with in Stoke Poges:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Loft conversions
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Slough station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- What paperwork you get
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Which areas and materials are covered
Textured ceilings in Stoke Poges
Stoke Poges is about 2 miles north-east of Slough, in Slough. For Artex jobs in Stoke Poges, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We work in 31 places across Slough. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 18 miles away.
A school like The Stoke Poges School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. Older homes across Stoke Poges may have coatings added during past renovations.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the SL2 and SL3 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Bells Hill, Decies Way and Sefton Close or anywhere nearby, we can help. Other places close to Stoke Poges we cover include Wexham Street (1 mile east), Wexham Court (1 mile south), Fulmer (2 miles north-east), George Green (2 miles south-east) and Hedgerley Green (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Cippenham (3 miles south-west), Chalvey (3 miles south), Langley (3 miles south-east), Upton (3 miles south), Burnham (3 miles west) and Datchet (4 miles south). Being one of Slough’s larger places, Stoke Poges has a wide mix of older and newer buildings.
Well-known places in the area include The History On Wheels Museum (3.6 miles south-west) and Municipal Borough of Slough (2.5 miles south). Open spaces near Stoke Poges include Stoke Common and Taplow Lake.
- Local schools include Khalsa Secondary Academy (within half a mile east)
- Nearby, you will find The Rose and Crown pub (under half a mile north-east)
Towns and villages near Stoke Poges
More for properties in Stoke Poges
Duty holders and landlords in Stoke Poges
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
How we price Artex removal
When we quote, we look at:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How much waste there is
- How much there is
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Sending photos
Photos often save us a visit:
- Labels, if any
- A picture of the whole area
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
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.
How it works
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- 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
Getting ready
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Let us know where we can park
Get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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What it might be made of
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note