Reading · England
Artex Removal in Burghfield
Any pre-2000 building in Burghfield may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Need Artex removal in Burghfield?
Artex removal for Burghfield properties
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. From ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and ceilings before plastering, we deal with stipple finishes, swirl patterns and coated ceiling roses and more.
In areas like Burghfield, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Where
- Burghfield (RG30)
- County
- Reading
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Weighing up your options
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why people choose us
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Across London and the South East
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
A closer look at the materials
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
Artex removal around Burghfield
Burghfield is about 4 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. We work across Burghfield and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover 34 places in Reading.
If you are refurbishing flats near Theale station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. For a school such as Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the RG30 postcode area. Streets in the area include Saxon Gate, Hazel Close and Willow Close, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Other places close to Burghfield we cover include Trash Green (1 mile north), Burghfield Hill (1 mile south), Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile west), Sheffield Bottom (1 mile north-west) and Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Caversham (6 miles north-east), Norcot (4 miles north), West Reading (4 miles north-east), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north), Shinfield (4 miles east) and Arborfield Garrison (7 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Thames Valley Police Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Beaumys Castle (3.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Burghfield includes Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Local schools include The Willink School (1.1 miles south-west) and The Willink School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Hatchgate pub (0.6 miles east)
Nearby places to Burghfield
Other services in Burghfield
Typical Artex jobs in Burghfield
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings already disturbed
Older homes across Burghfield may have coatings added during past renovations.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any exclusions
- What category of work it is
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Suitable insurance for the work
What affects the price in Burghfield
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Parking and access charges
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The quantity or area
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- The access route
- Street parking nearby
- An overall view
- An idea of size
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form; it helps us quote accurately.
Your questions about Artex removal in Burghfield
Do you cover Burghfield from London?
We cover Burghfield, about 42 miles from central London.
Do older homes in Burghfield have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Burghfield can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
How we work
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there is no confusion.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will reply with a quote.
Related guides
Can I do it myself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Duty holders and landlords in Burghfield
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
What happens next
The surface is left ready for making good.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Give us room sizes
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Photos help us quote
Avoid these
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site