West Berkshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Ball Hill, West Berkshire
Need Artex removal in Ball Hill? We work across Ball Hill and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Walls before tiling
Artex removal for Ball Hill
How we work
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Let us know where we can park
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
About our artex removal in Ball Hill
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. Testing a sample tells you, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. Typical jobs include coatings in the way of electrical work and walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit, including swirl patterns, Artex ceilings and stipple finishes.
Village homes like those in Ball Hill have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Where
- Ball Hill (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Doing it yourself?
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 stay off it.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Ball Hill
Many trades want a test result first.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Textured walls before a refit
If you are refurbishing flats near Kintbury station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What your quote should include
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
How we price Artex removal
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- The size of the job
- Disposal costs
- The type of material and its condition
- Location, parking and any London charges
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- The access route
- Cracks or breaks
- A rough size or measurement
- The parking area
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Nearby places to Ball Hill
What else we do in Ball Hill
After we have finished in Ball Hill
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Send photos of the coatings
- Book your plasterer after removal
What to avoid
Test before the builders arrive.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Ball Hill questions
Do you cover small places like Ball Hill?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do textured ceilings in Ball Hill homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
How can I get a price?
Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it first, and record that it’s there.
Is my textured ceiling in Ball Hill asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings don’t contain asbestos. The only way to know is to test a sample.
What it might be made of
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Textured ceilings in Ball Hill
Ball Hill is about 4 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. In Ball Hill, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Ball Hill is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 19 miles away.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the RG20 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Knights Lea, Gore End Road and Knights Lane, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Nearby, we also cover Hamstead Marshall (1 mile north), Woolton Hill (1 mile south-east), Crockham Heath (1 mile north-east), Enborne Row (2 miles east) and Penwood (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Newbury (4 miles north-east), Thatcham (7 miles east), Burghfield Common (15 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north-east), Hungerford (6 miles north-west) and Lambourn (11 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Newbury Castle (2.2 miles north) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Ball Hill include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Pilot Hill.
Limits to be aware of
Some limits to bear in mind:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We need the room cleared
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
Responsibilities for owners
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note