Reading · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Arborfield, Reading
Found something that might be asbestos in Arborfield? Our service covers textured coating testing and removal, with clear advice at each step.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Artex removal for Arborfield
Weighing up your options
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
How we work in Arborfield
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Clear written quotes
Read how we price jobs or published price ranges.
Artex removal for Arborfield properties
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. From flaking textured ceilings and coatings already disturbed, we deal with stipple finishes, Artex ceilings and textured walls and more.
In a village like Arborfield, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Location
- Arborfield (RG2)
- Area hub
- Reading
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and don’t cover
To be clear about the scope:
- 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
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Common materials
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
Should you do it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Towns and villages near Arborfield
More for properties in Arborfield
For businesses and landlords in Arborfield
For managing agents and freeholders in Arborfield, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- How many samples are needed
- The category of work
- How much there is
- How easy it is to reach
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- Cracks or breaks
- A close-up from a safe distance
- How we’d reach it
- An idea of size
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Where asbestos turns up
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights releases fibres.
In older properties, we often see:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings coming down
- Landlord refurbishments
If you are refurbishing flats near Winnersh station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What your quote should include
- Any exclusions
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Whether VAT is included
- The method and controls
Textured ceilings in Arborfield
Arborfield is about 3 miles west of Wokingham, in Reading. If your Artex job is in Arborfield, let us know about access when you get in touch. We work in all 34 towns and villages across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
For a school such as The Coombes Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. In older homes in Arborfield, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Here we cover the RG2 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. From Church Lane, Walden Avenue and Cartershill Lane or a nearby road, the process is the same. If your property is just outside Arborfield, we also cover Shinfield (2 miles west), Lower Earley (2 miles north), Ryeish Green (2 miles west), Earley (2 miles north) and Whitley Wood (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Caversham (6 miles north-west), Norcot (6 miles north-west), West Reading (5 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (6 miles north-west), Caversham Heights (6 miles north-west) and Horncastle (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Wokingham Hospital (3 miles east) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Arborfield include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Arborfield include Bohunt School Wokingham (1.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Swan Inn (0.6 miles south-east)
How we work
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces and bagged or wrapped. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Mention any parking restrictions
How to get a quote
Send us the address in Arborfield, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Common questions in Arborfield
Do you work near Winnersh station?
Yes, we cover Arborfield and the area towards Winnersh station, about 2.5 miles north-east.
Do you cover Arborfield from London?
Arborfield is about 36 miles from central London, well within our area.
How much does Artex removal cost in Arborfield?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Do you work in Arborfield?
Yes, Arborfield is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings do not contain asbestos. The only way to know is to test a sample.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site