West Berkshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Bishop's Green, West Berkshire
Worried about asbestos in Bishop's Green? Our service covers removal of textured ceilings and walls, with clear advice at each step.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Asbestos help in Bishop's Green
Artex removal near Bishop's Green
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. Typical materials include coated plasterboard, coated ceiling roses and textured walls, and typical jobs are loft conversions and extensions and ceilings before skimming.
In areas like Bishop's Green, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- Bishop's Green (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so a textured ceiling isn’t automatically asbestos.
People generally contact us about one of these:
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Walls before tiling
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Loft conversions and extensions
For a school such as Cheam School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Comparing quotes
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Whether the job needs notifying
For businesses and landlords in Bishop's Green
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
For managing agents and freeholders in Bishop's Green, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
What we do and don’t cover
Worth knowing before booking:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
The process
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Mention any parking restrictions
Get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Afterwards
File the result and the paperwork.
A few practical points:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- File the test result and waste note
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
Don’ts
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
FAQs for Bishop's Green
Do you cover small places like Bishop's Green?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
How far is Bishop's Green from London?
Bishop's Green is about 52 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Either can work: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will recommend one for each room.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Nearby places to Bishop's Green
Other services in Bishop's Green
Weighing up your options
What are the options for Artex? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is typically best. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
What you get
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Records for your files
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Read how we quote or the cost guide.
DIY and asbestos
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Artex in Bishop's Green homes
Bishop's Green is about 3 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Bishop's Green is within our West Berkshire area, whatever the size of the job. Bishop's Green is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 14 miles away.
If you are refurbishing a rental near Newbury Racecourse station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Older homes across Bishop's Green may have coatings added during past renovations.
We carry out Artex jobs all over RG20. Streets in the area include Beech Road, Kestrel Gardens and Peregrine Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. For properties just outside Bishop's Green, we cover Heads Hill (1 mile north-east), Headley (1 mile east), Bury's Bank (1 mile north), Mill Green (2 miles east) and Plastow Green (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also work in Newbury (3 miles north-west), Thatcham (3 miles north), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
A little further out are Old Chapel Textile Centre (0.7 miles north) and Donnington Castle (4.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Bishop's Green includes Ladle Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
- Local schools include The Clere School (1.9 miles south-west)
What affects the price in Bishop's Green
The cost depends on:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How easy it is to reach
- Parking and access charges
- The quantity or area
Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A clear close-up
- Cracks or breaks
- A photo of the whole area
- The parking area
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
- 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
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site