West Berkshire · England
Artex Removal for Aldermaston Soke
Buildings in Aldermaston Soke built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers textured coating testing and removal.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Artex removal in Aldermaston Soke
The scope of Artex removal
A few things to be aware of:
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
Artex removal for Aldermaston Soke properties
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. Common materials are stipple finishes, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard, and typical jobs are ceilings before skimming and ceilings before downlights go in.
Village homes like those in Aldermaston Soke have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Location
- Aldermaston Soke (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Aldermaston Soke
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, which can make them crumble.
These are some of the things we deal with in Aldermaston Soke:
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Textured walls before a refit
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Non-domestic buildings like Silchester Church of England Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- The method and controls
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
Aldermaston Soke questions
Do textured ceilings in Aldermaston Soke homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you cover Aldermaston Soke from London?
Aldermaston Soke is about 45 miles from central London, well within our area.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings do not contain asbestos. A test will tell you.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
How it works
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Getting ready
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Get a quote
Send us the address in Aldermaston Soke, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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A low price may mean shortcuts. Ask about the method and the waste. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why choose us
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Covering London and the South East
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Doing it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Aldermaston Soke properties and textured coatings
Aldermaston Soke is about 2 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Aldermaston Soke, just send the postcode. Aldermaston Soke is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 8 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Aldermaston Soke, near Saint Luke's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. If you’re refurbishing flats near Aldermaston station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Artex jobs anywhere in RG7 start with the postcode and some photos. Local streets include Benyon Road and Soke Road; we cover every one. For properties just outside Aldermaston Soke, we cover Old Warren (1 mile north), Pamber Heath (1 mile south), Padworth Common (1 mile north), Silchester (1 mile south-east) and Tadley (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Newbury (9 miles west), Thatcham (7 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles north-east), Speenhamland (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (7 miles east) and Calcot (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Calleva Museum (1.3 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Hosehill Lake.
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Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- How much waste there is
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The quantity or area
- Location, parking and any London charges
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Photos that help
Photos often save us a visit:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A photo of the whole area
- The parking area
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Aldermaston Soke must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
If your business premises in Aldermaston Soke were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
- 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