Bracknell Forest · England
Artex Removal for Wick Hill
Looking for Artex removal in Wick Hill? We cover Wick Hill and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Asbestos help in Wick Hill
How artex removal works in Wick Hill
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through. From loft conversions and extensions and ceilings coming down, we deal with coated ceiling roses, stipple finishes and swirl patterns.
Homes in places like Wick Hill may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so each type needs testing. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- Wick Hill (RG12, RG42)
- Area hub
- Bracknell Forest
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
After the job
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Once we’re done:
- Give us room sizes
- Test every different coating
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Keep the results and paperwork
Avoid these
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
FAQs for Wick Hill
Is the Artex in my Wick Hill home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
How far is Wick Hill from London?
We cover Wick Hill, about 28 miles from central London.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You’ll get available dates with the quote.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings generally are not licensed.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Which option is right?
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why people choose us
- Work done to the regulations
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- No removal until we know what it is
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Take a look at how we price jobs or published price ranges.
Artex removal around Wick Hill
Wick Hill is about 1 mile north-east of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. If your Artex job is in Wick Hill, let us know about access. Wick Hill is one of 41 towns and villages in Bracknell Forest where we work. We work right across the region, from Wick Hill to Reading (about 10 miles away).
If you are refurbishing flats near Bracknell station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. A school like Warfield Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Here we cover the RG12 and RG42 postcode area. Local streets include Bay Road, Park Road and Atte Lane; we cover every one. Other places close to Wick Hill we cover include Lawrence Hill (1 mile north), Whitegrove (1 mile north-east), Bullbrook (1 mile south-east), Quelm Park (1 mile north-west) and Newell Green (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Sandhurst (5 miles south), College Town (6 miles south), Little Sandhurst (6 miles south-west), Owlsmoor (5 miles south-west), Home Farm (3 miles south-west) and Wooden Hill (3 miles south-west). Wick Hill is among the bigger towns we cover in Bracknell Forest, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
Well-known places in the area include Heatherwood Hospital (2.4 miles east) and The Lexicon (0.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Wick Hill include Heath Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
- Schools near Wick Hill include Garth Hill College (less than half a mile south-west) and The Brakenhale School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Old Manor House Hotel (under half a mile south-west)
What affects the price in Wick Hill
The cost depends on:
- The size of the job
- What the material is and its state
- How easy it is to reach
- Disposal costs
A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- An overall view
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Cracks or breaks
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
How we work
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- 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
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Dig out previous surveys
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
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What we deal with in Wick Hill
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings before downlights go in
In older homes in Wick Hill, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the job needs notifying
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Suitable insurance for the work
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.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Places near Wick Hill
More for properties in Wick Hill
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note