West Berkshire · England
Artex Removal in Beedon
Artex removal across Beedon and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Loft conversions
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
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Artex removal near Beedon
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through. Common materials are stipple finishes, coated plasterboard and textured walls, and people normally contact us about ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and coatings already disturbed.
Rural homes near Beedon have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We only recommend work that is needed.
- Location
- Beedon (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Beedon
We base our quote on:
- Access to the area
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The size of the job
- The survey scope
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- A rough size or measurement
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Cracks or breaks
- An overall view
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Common questions in Beedon
Do you cover small places like Beedon?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is the Artex in my Beedon home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Do you work in Beedon?
Yes, we do: our area includes Beedon and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description and we’ll quote.
The scope of Artex removal
Worth knowing before you book:
- 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
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials in Beedon
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
Beedon properties and textured coatings
Beedon is about 7 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Properties in Beedon range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We work in all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 14 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. Beedon is within about 4 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Anywhere in RG20, we can help with Artex removal. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Stanmore Road and Weston's or the roads around them, wherever it is in Beedon. We also carry out Artex jobs in World's End (1 mile south), Peasemore (2 miles west), Downend (2 miles south), Chieveley (2 miles south) and North Heath (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Newbury (7 miles south), Thatcham (7 miles south), Burghfield Common (12 miles south-east), Speenhamland (6 miles south), Hungerford (11 miles south-west) and Calcot (12 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Hampstead Norris Castle (2.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Beedon include Snelsmore Common and Churn Hill.
- Schools near Beedon include The Downs School (2.3 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Coach pub (0.8 miles south)
Options to consider in Beedon
Testing first can save a lot: a clear result means normal methods. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Why people choose us
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Accredited laboratory results
Read how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Beedon
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling releases fibres.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
In older homes in Beedon, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
How it works
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and 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
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
How to get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Duty holders and landlords in Beedon
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
For managing agents and freeholders in Beedon, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
After the job
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, and you get the paperwork.
Once we’re done:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Photos help us quote
Things not to do
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site