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Artex Removal for Thorney
Artex removal in Thorney: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Artex removal near Thorney
FAQs for Thorney
Could my house in Thorney contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do textured ceilings in Thorney homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Generally not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
About our artex removal in Thorney
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation. From structural work through coated ceilings and coatings in the way of electrical work, we cover Artex ceilings, coated ceiling roses and swirl patterns.
Rural homes near Thorney have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Where
- Thorney (SL0)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Thorney
What else we do in Thorney
Artex removal around Thorney
Thorney is about 3 miles south-west of Hillingdon, in Buckinghamshire. Thorney is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Thorney is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 17 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like St Catherine Catholic Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. For rented flats close to Iver station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Anywhere in SL0, Artex removal is available. Close by, we cover West Drayton (1 mile east), Yiewsley (1 mile north-east), Cowley (2 miles north), Uxbridge (3 miles north) and Hillingdon (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in High Wycombe (14 miles north-west), Chesham (15 miles north), Marlow (13 miles west), Amersham (13 miles north), Beaconsfield (10 miles north-west) and Chalfont St Peter (8 miles north).
A little further out are The Pavilions (3 miles north) and Hillingdon Hospital (2 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Uxbridge Moor and Staines Reservoirs.
- Schools near Thorney include Stockley Academy (1.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The North Star pub (within half a mile west)
Materials, one by one
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Good to know
Worth knowing before you book:
- We need the room cleared
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
What we deal with
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
Should you do it yourself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
How it works
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. We will tell you when we have finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Dig out previous surveys
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Ask for a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Options to consider in Thorney
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why people choose us
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Covering London and the South East
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Thorney
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- The quantity or area
- How easy it is to reach
- How much waste there is
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- How we’d reach it
- A photo of the whole area
- Street parking nearby
- Visible markings
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will recommend the right option.
After the job
File the result and the paperwork.
Once we are done:
- Test every different coating
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Photos help us quote
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Avoid these
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Typical Artex jobs in Thorney
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding, dry scraping or drilling.
In older properties, we often see:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Structural work through coated ceilings
If your home is one of the older properties in Thorney, near St. Leonard's or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Questions to ask before you book
- What isn’t included
- The scope of the job, in writing
- If the price includes VAT
- What paperwork you get
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site