West Berkshire · England
Artex Removal in Aldermaston
Artex removal across Aldermaston, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Artex removal near Aldermaston
How artex removal works in Aldermaston
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. People often contact us about ceilings before downlights go in and structural work through coated ceilings, involving coated plasterboard, swirl patterns and stipple finishes.
Village homes like those in Aldermaston have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Location
- Aldermaston (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Artex removal around Aldermaston
Aldermaston is about 2 miles north of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Aldermaston is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 9 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Aldermaston, near Church of St Mary the Virgin or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. A school like Aldermaston C.E. Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Artex jobs anywhere in RG7 start with the postcode and some photos. From The Street, Church Road and Maidas Way or a nearby road, the process is the same. Close by, we cover Woolhampton (1 mile north-west), Padworth Common (2 miles east), Old Warren (2 miles south-east), Padworth (2 miles east) and Aldermaston Soke (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Newbury (7 miles west), Thatcham (5 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (8 miles east) and Calcot (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Calleva Museum (3.1 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Hosehill Lake.
- Local schools include The Hurst School (2.1 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (0.9 miles north)
What happens
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and 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
Getting ready
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Let us know where we can park
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Which option is right?
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Why us?
- Domestic and commercial work
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Take a look at our prices page and published price ranges.
Doing it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
For businesses and landlords in Aldermaston
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Aldermaston must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
If you manage or own a block in Aldermaston, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Also near Aldermaston
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Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors in the price are:
- How much waste there is
- How many samples are needed
- The quantity or area
- What the material is and its state
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- The access route
- A clear close-up
- A picture of the whole area
- Cracks or breaks
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Common questions in Aldermaston
Do you cover small places like Aldermaston?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you cover Aldermaston and the area around Aldermaston station?
Yes. Aldermaston station is about 1.4 miles north-east of Aldermaston, and we cover both.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Only once you know it’s clear. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Is my textured ceiling in Aldermaston asbestos?
Not every coating does: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. A sample test tells you which you have.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings normally aren’t licensed.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll advise for each room.
The scope of Artex removal
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- We need the room cleared
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Materials, one by one
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
After the job
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
Keeping things safe:
- Keep pets away
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Photos help us quote
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Don’ts
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note