West Berkshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Calcot, West Berkshire
Artex removal in Calcot: textured coating testing and removal. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
Artex removal in Calcot
Artex removal for Calcot properties
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. A small sample tells you which you have, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. Whether it’s ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and loft conversions and extensions, we cover coated plasterboard, textured walls and coated ceiling roses.
Homes in areas like Calcot may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so each type needs testing. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Where
- Calcot (RG31)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
After we’ve finished in Calcot
Share the paperwork with your trades.
After we have finished:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep pets away
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Test every different coating
Things not to do
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Materials, one by one
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
The scope of Artex removal
The usual limits are:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
Step by step
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Getting ready
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Dig out previous surveys
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Get a quote
Each job is priced individually. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
Artex removal around Calcot
Calcot is about 3 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Properties in Calcot range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover 155 places in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
If your home is one of the older properties in Calcot, near Church of St Michael or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. A school like Calcot Infant School and Nursery should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG31, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Curtis Road, Barclay Road and Royal Avenue, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Neighbouring places we cover include Beansheaf Farm (1 mile south-east), Fords Farm (1 mile east), Horncastle (1 mile east), Little Heath (1 mile north) and Theale (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also work in Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles south), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (5 miles south-east) and Shaw (12 miles west). Being one of West Berkshire’s larger places, Calcot has a wide mix of older and newer buildings.
Well-known places in the area include Broad Street Mall (3.3 miles east) and Battle Hospital (2.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Calcot includes Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Local schools include Little Heath School (1 mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Murdochs pub (within half a mile east)
Doing it yourself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
What affects the price in Calcot
When we quote, we look at:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The size of the job
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How many samples are needed
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- How we’d reach it
- Visible markings
- A clear close-up
- Street parking nearby
You’ll get a written quote. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
Choosing the right option
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
What you get
- Across London and the South East
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Accredited laboratory results
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Take a look at how we quote and our cost guide.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
For managing agents and freeholders in Calcot, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Questions from Calcot
Do you cover Calcot from London?
We cover Calcot, about 41 miles from central London.
Is asbestos common in Calcot homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Calcot may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Can I stay at home while you work?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
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 typically are not licensed.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then get advice.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both work; it depends on the room. We’ll explain the options.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note