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Artex Removal for Burghfield Common
Artex removal in Burghfield Common and across West Berkshire: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
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Artex removal near Burghfield Common
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. Testing a sample tells you, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. From damaged or cracked coatings and rented flats before redecoration, we cover textured walls, Artex ceilings and coated ceiling roses.
Homes in places like Burghfield Common may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so each type needs testing. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need.
- Location
- Burghfield Common (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Which option is right?
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Why choose us
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Identify first, remove only when needed
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Afterwards
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
A few practical points:
- Give us room sizes
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Photos help us quote
- File the test result and waste note
Avoid these
Test before the builders arrive.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
How we price Artex removal
Our quotes take into account:
- The size of the job
- How easy it is to reach
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Licensed or non-licensed
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Photos that help
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A picture of the whole area
- Visible markings
- The parking area
- Cracks or breaks
Send us the address in Burghfield Common, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
Artex removal around Burghfield Common
Burghfield Common is about 5 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. In Burghfield Common, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We work in all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire.
Non-domestic buildings like Garland Junior School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. Older homes across Burghfield Common may have coatings added during past renovations.
Anywhere in RG7, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Ragdale, Oakdene and Badgers Glade or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Burghfield Common we cover include Goddard's Green (1 mile south-east), Mortimer (2 miles south), Wokefield (2 miles east), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles south-east) and Mortimer West End (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north) and Shaw (11 miles west). Being one of West Berkshire’s larger places, Burghfield Common has a wide mix of older and newer buildings.
A little further out are Battle Hospital (4.9 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (1.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Willink School (within half a mile west) and The Willink School (less than half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Rising Sun pub (within half a mile south-west)
How we work
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Dig out previous surveys
Get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Common reasons for Artex jobs in Burghfield Common
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings scraped during DIY
If you’re refurbishing flats near Mortimer station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What your quote should include
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- The documents you’ll receive
- Any exclusions
- If the price includes VAT
FAQs for Burghfield Common
Do you cover Burghfield Common from London?
Burghfield Common is about 42 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do textured ceilings in Burghfield Common homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings usually are not licensed.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
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A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Should you do it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
What we do and do not cover
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- We need the room cleared
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note