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Artex Removal in Arborfield Cross
Artex removal in Arborfield Cross: Artex removal, with testing first, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings before skimming
- Rented flats before redecoration
Artex removal for Arborfield Cross
What happens
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces and bagged or wrapped. The work area is kept clear while we are working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a 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
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Make sure we can get to the area
Getting a price
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
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Artex removal in Arborfield Cross
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Arborfield Cross. From landlord refurbishments and ceilings coming down, we cover stipple finishes, coated plasterboard and textured walls and more.
Rural homes near Arborfield Cross 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 there are no surprises.
- Location
- Arborfield Cross (RG2)
- Region
- Reading
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other materials may need their own approach
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
A closer look at the materials
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Duty holders and landlords in Arborfield Cross
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Your questions about Artex removal in Arborfield Cross
Do you cover Arborfield Cross from London?
We cover Arborfield Cross, about 36 miles from central London.
Is the Artex in my Arborfield Cross home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
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.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
Is my textured ceiling in Arborfield Cross asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings do not contain asbestos. The only way to know is to test a sample.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
Your options compared
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first. Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Why choose us
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Across London and the South East
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Read how we quote or published price ranges.
Textured ceilings in Arborfield Cross
Arborfield Cross is about 3 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Reading. Arborfield Cross has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in all 34 towns and villages in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
For rented flats close to Winnersh station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. In older homes in Arborfield Cross, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Anywhere in RG2, we can help with Artex removal. Your property could be on Eversley Road, Chamberlain Gardens and Melrose Gardens. If your property is just outside Arborfield Cross, we also cover Farley Hill (2 miles south), Swallowfield (3 miles south-west), Spencers Wood (3 miles west), Riseley (3 miles south-west) and Bramshill (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Caversham (6 miles north-west), Norcot (7 miles north-west), West Reading (6 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (7 miles north-west), Caversham Heights (7 miles north-west) and Horncastle (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Beaumys Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2 miles north). Open spaces near Arborfield Cross include South Lake and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Arborfield Cross include Bohunt School Wokingham (1.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Swan Inn (less than half a mile north)
What affects the price in Arborfield Cross
Prices vary with:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Material and condition
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- An idea of size
- An overall view
- Damaged areas
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
After we’ve finished in Arborfield Cross
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Going forward:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Photos help us quote
- Give us room sizes
What to avoid
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
DIY and asbestos
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Nearby places to Arborfield Cross
More for properties in Arborfield Cross
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note