West Berkshire · England
Artex Removal in Aldermaston Wharf
Artex removal for properties in Aldermaston Wharf and West Berkshire: Artex removal, with testing first.
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Get a quote for Aldermaston Wharf
Good to know
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
What we deal with
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
About our artex removal in Aldermaston Wharf
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Whether it’s ceilings before plastering and walls before tiling, we cover Artex ceilings, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns and more.
Rural homes near Aldermaston Wharf have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Where
- Aldermaston Wharf (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Aldermaston Wharf
Do you come out to small villages like Aldermaston Wharf?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you cover Aldermaston Wharf and the area around Aldermaston station?
Yes, we cover Aldermaston Wharf, including the streets around Aldermaston station.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both are options: the right choice depends on the room. We will advise room by room.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is usually needed.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Typical Artex jobs in Aldermaston Wharf
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings before skimming
- Landlord refurbishments
If you’re refurbishing flats near Aldermaston station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
What your quote should include
- Suitable insurance for the work
- How fibres will be kept down
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Whether the job needs notifying
Step by step
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. The work area is kept clear while we are working.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a 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
Getting ready
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Tell us about parking and access
Ask for a quote
Each job is priced individually. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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What it costs
Prices vary with:
- How easy it is to reach
- The survey scope
- Material and condition
- Disposal costs
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- Labels, if any
- Where we could park
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Materials, one by one
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which does not change what’s underneath.
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
After we’ve finished in Aldermaston Wharf
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, and you get the paperwork.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Photos help us quote
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Book your plasterer after removal
Things not to do
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Responsibilities for owners
If you manage or own a block in Aldermaston Wharf, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Should you do it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Artex in Aldermaston Wharf homes
Aldermaston Wharf is about 3 miles north of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Aldermaston Wharf contact us for Artex jobs. We work in 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Aldermaston Wharf to Reading (8 miles away).
In older homes in Aldermaston Wharf, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Anywhere in RG7, Artex removal is available. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Wharfside, Basingstoke Road and Watson Close, wherever it is in Aldermaston Wharf. For properties just outside Aldermaston Wharf, we cover Lower Padworth (1 mile north-east), Beenham (1 mile north-west), Beenham Stocks (1 mile north), Upper Woolhampton (2 miles west) and Southend (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (8 miles west), Thatcham (5 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (7 miles east) and Calcot (5 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Thames Valley Police Museum (2.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Aldermaston Wharf includes Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Butt Inn (under half a mile south-west)
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More for properties in Aldermaston Wharf
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site