Bracknell Forest · England
Artex Removal for Winkfield Row
Need Artex removal in Winkfield Row? We work across Winkfield Row and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Loft conversions
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Asbestos help in Winkfield Row
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
About our artex removal in Winkfield Row
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole than to strip the coating. We’ll talk you through the options for your rooms in Winkfield Row. From ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed, we deal with textured walls, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard and more.
Rural homes near Winkfield Row have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Location
- Winkfield Row (RG42, SL5)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
FAQs for Winkfield Row
Do you cover Winkfield Row and the area around Martins Heron station?
Yes, we cover Winkfield Row and the area towards Martins Heron station, about 1.6 miles south-west.
Do textured ceilings in Winkfield Row homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
What happens next
The surface is left ready for making good.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep the results and paperwork
Avoid these
Test before the builders arrive.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
How we price Artex removal
What changes the cost:
- Travel and parking
- Access to the area
- How much waste there is
- Material and condition
Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Sending photos
Helpful photos:
- A clear close-up
- How we’d reach it
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Visible markings
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Artex removal around Winkfield Row
Winkfield Row is about 2 miles north-east of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Homes, landlords and businesses in Winkfield Row contact us for Artex jobs about all kinds of jobs. We cover 41 places across Bracknell Forest. You can also see our page for Reading, about 12 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Winkfield Row, near St Martin's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. If you’re refurbishing flats near Martins Heron station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Anywhere in RG42 and SL5, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Merlin Clove, Astra Mead and Simkins Close; we cover every one. Other places close to Winkfield Row we cover include Warfield Park (1 mile south-west), Chavey Down (1 mile south), Whitegrove (1 mile west), Brockhill (1 mile north) and Maiden's Green (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also work in Sandhurst (6 miles south-west), Binfield (3 miles west), Great Hollands (3 miles south-west), Temple Park (3 miles west), Popeswood (3 miles west) and Hanworth (3 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Lexicon (1.8 miles south-west) and Heatherwood Hospital (1.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Winkfield Row include Bray Pit and Virginia Water Lake.
- Nearby schools include Lambrook (less than half a mile north) and Garth Hill College (1.7 miles west)
Step by step
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible and bagged or wrapped. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- 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
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Ensure we can get to the area
Getting a price
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form; it helps us quote accurately.
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What we deal with in Winkfield Row
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
In older properties, we often see:
- Ceilings coming down
- Loft conversions
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Non-domestic buildings like Winkfield St Mary's CofE Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Whether VAT is included
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
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What else we do in Winkfield Row
Weighing up your options
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What you get
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Reports and results you can share
- Work done to the regulations
- Waste paperwork for every removal
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note