Bracknell Forest · England
Artex Removal in Tickleback Row
Artex removal across Tickleback Row, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Walls before tiling
Artex removal for Tickleback Row
Artex removal near Tickleback Row
Planning a renovation in Tickleback Row with textured ceilings? Get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. Typical jobs include loft conversions and extensions and ceilings coming down, involving textured walls, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes.
In a village like Tickleback Row, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Location
- Tickleback Row (RG42)
- County
- Bracknell Forest
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Getting a price
Send us the address in Tickleback Row, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will reply with a quote.
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Tickleback Row properties and textured coatings
Tickleback Row is about 3 miles north of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. We cover Tickleback Row as part of Bracknell Forest, whatever the size of the job. We cover 41 places in Bracknell Forest. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 10 miles away.
In older homes in Tickleback Row, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For a school such as Garth Hill College, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
We carry out Artex jobs all over RG42 and the streets around it. For properties just outside Tickleback Row, we cover Moss End (1 mile east), Jealott's Hill (1 mile north), Warfield (1 mile east), Hawthorn Hill (1 mile north-east) and Newell Green (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also work in Bracknell (3 miles south), Sandhurst (7 miles south), Great Hollands (3 miles south), Forest Park (3 miles south), The Warren (3 miles south-east) and Harmans Water (3 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find The Lexicon (2.1 miles south) and Heatherwood Hospital (3.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Holt Copse & Joel Park and Weycock Hill.
What we deal with in Tickleback Row
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings before skimming
- Walls before tiling
- Landlord refurbishments
If you are refurbishing flats near Bracknell station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
What to look for in a quote
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- The method and controls
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Whether VAT is included
Materials, one by one
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Should you do it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How many samples are needed
- The size of the job
- The type of material and its condition
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- The parking area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A picture of the whole area
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
Tickleback Row: your questions answered
Do you cover small places like Tickleback Row?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is the Artex in my Tickleback Row home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
How can I get a price?
Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll advise for each room.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Your options compared
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding. Ask about the method and the waste. A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why people choose us
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Accredited laboratory results
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Take a look at how we price jobs and our cost guide.
After we have finished in Tickleback Row
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
To avoid problems in future:
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Test every different coating
- Send photos of the coatings
- Empty the rooms in advance
Avoid these
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Good to know
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site