Bracknell Forest · England
Artex Removal for The Warren
Need Artex removal in The Warren? We cover The Warren and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Need Artex removal in The Warren?
Artex removal in The Warren
If your renovation in The Warren involves textured ceilings, test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. People often contact us about walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and coatings in the way of electrical work, involving stipple finishes, coated plasterboard and Artex ceilings.
In a smaller place like The Warren, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Area
- The Warren (RG12, SL5)
- County
- Bracknell Forest
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Duty holders and landlords in The Warren
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If you manage or own a block in The Warren, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Nearby places to The Warren
What else we do in The Warren
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
After we have finished in The Warren
The surface is left ready for making good.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- File the test result and waste note
What to avoid
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
The Warren properties and textured coatings
The Warren is about 1 mile east of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. We cover The Warren as part of Bracknell Forest, for Artex jobs of every size. We cover all 41 towns and villages in Bracknell Forest, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 11 miles away.
Older homes across The Warren may have coatings added during past renovations. If you are refurbishing flats near Martins Heron station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
For Artex jobs in RG12 and SL5, just send the postcode and a few photos. That could mean a property on Bog Lane, The Square and Mendip Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in The Warren. Neighbouring places we cover include Martins Heron (1 mile north), Forest Park (1 mile south-west), Jennett's Park (1 mile north-west), Harmans Water (1 mile west) and Bullbrook (1 mile north). We also cover nearby towns such as Sandhurst (5 miles south-west), Binfield (3 miles north-west), Temple Park (3 miles north-west), Popeswood (3 miles north-west), College Town (5 miles south-west) and Farley Wood (3 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Heatherwood Hospital (1.6 miles east) and The Lexicon (1.5 miles north-west). The countryside around The Warren includes Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
- Nearby schools include LVS Ascot (1 mile north-east) and Ranelagh School (1.2 miles west)
How we price Artex removal
What drives the price:
- The size of the job
- The type of material and its condition
- The category of work
- Disposal costs
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Helping us quote
Photo tips:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
What we do and do not cover
A few things to be aware of:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
Common reasons for Artex jobs in The Warren
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so testing is the only way to know.
These are some of the things we deal with in The Warren:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings damaged by DIY
For a school such as Harmans Water Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Questions to ask before booking
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- VAT, clearly stated
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
FAQs for The Warren
Is the Artex in my The Warren home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Do you work near Martins Heron station?
Yes, we cover The Warren, including the streets around Martins Heron station.
Do you work in The Warren?
We do: The Warren is within the area we cover in Bracknell Forest. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both work; it depends on the room. We’ll explain the options.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
Step by step
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked before the seals come down. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Getting ready
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Let us know where we can park
- Find any old asbestos reports
Getting a price
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Which option is right?
A low price may mean shortcuts, which releases fibres. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
What you get
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Work done to the regulations
- Across London and the South East
See our prices page and our cost guide.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site