Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Taplow, Windsor and Maidenhead
Artex removal for Taplow: removal of textured ceilings and walls. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
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How artex removal works in Taplow
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. A small sample tells you which you have, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. People often contact us about walls before tiling and coatings scraped during DIY, including Artex ceilings, stipple finishes and coated plasterboard.
Village homes like those in Taplow have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Taplow (SL6)
- County
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
If you’re refurbishing flats near Taplow station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- What isn’t included
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
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What affects the price in Taplow
Every quote reflects:
- The type of material and its condition
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Parking and access charges
- The size of the job
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- A rough size or measurement
- Cracks or breaks
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- The parking area
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
After we’ve finished in Taplow
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Some practical advice:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Photos help us quote
- Keep pets away
- Empty the rooms in advance
Don’ts
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Artex in Taplow homes
Taplow is about 2 miles east of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Anywhere in Taplow, just send the postcode. Taplow is one of 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 14 miles away.
In older homes in Taplow, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Non-domestic buildings like St Nicolas' Church of England Combined School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
This part of Windsor and Maidenhead takes in SL6. Whether your property is on High Street, Rectory Road and Hill Farm Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover include Hitchambury (1 mile north-east), Burnham (1 mile east), Rose Hill (1 mile north-east), Huntercombe (2 miles south-east) and Bray (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Windsor (4 miles south-east), Boyn Hill (3 miles south-west), North Ascot (8 miles south), Dedworth (4 miles south-east), Broomhall (10 miles south) and South Ascot (9 miles south).
A little further out are The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (0.9 miles south-west) and St Mark's Hospital (2.5 miles west). Open spaces near Taplow include The Gullet Local Nature Reserve and Taplow Lake.
- Schools near Taplow include The E-Act Burnham Park Academy (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Oak and Saw pub (under half a mile south-east)
Taplow: your questions answered
Do you cover small places like Taplow?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Is the Artex in my Taplow home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Step by step
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible and bagged or wrapped. It helps if we can park nearby.
- 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
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Move things out of the way carefully
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Helpful guides
DIY and asbestos
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Your options compared
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why people choose us
- Clear written quotes
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Covering London and the South East
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
A closer look at the materials
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site