West Berkshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Bagshot, West Berkshire
Need Artex removal in Bagshot? We cover Bagshot and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Loft conversions
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Artex removal near Bagshot
Materials, one by one
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
About our artex removal in Bagshot
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. People often contact us about ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and walls before tiling, involving stipple finishes, coated plasterboard and textured walls.
In a village like Bagshot, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Bagshot (RG17)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
For a school such as John O'Gaunt School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the job needs notifying
- What is not included
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Whether VAT is included
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Step by step
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Before we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
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FAQs for Bagshot
Do you cover Bagshot from London?
Bagshot is about 63 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do textured ceilings in Bagshot homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. To do that, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. Often you can stay in other rooms.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
After we’ve finished in Bagshot
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
After we have finished:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Test every different coating
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Give us room sizes
What to avoid
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Limits to be aware of
To be clear about the scope:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
For landlords, agents and businesses
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- How many samples are needed
- Access to the area
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Waste quantity and disposal
Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Helping us quote
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Where we could park
- Visible markings
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The access route
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Artex removal around Bagshot
Bagshot is in West Berkshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Bagshot contact us for Artex jobs about all kinds of jobs. Bagshot is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 25 miles away.
For rented flats close to Bedwyn station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Older homes across Bagshot may have coatings added during past renovations.
Anywhere in RG17, we can help with Artex removal. Other places close to Bagshot we cover include Woodside (6 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Newbury (10 miles east), Thatcham (12 miles east), Speenhamland (10 miles east), Lambourn (9 miles north), Shaw (10 miles east) and Kingsclere (14 miles east).
A little further out are Bedwyn Stone Museum (2.6 miles west). Open spaces near Bagshot include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note