Wokingham · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in California, Wokingham
Found something that might be asbestos in California? We provide testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, explained in plain English.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Textured walls before a refit
Asbestos help in California
How artex removal works in California
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. A small sample tells you which you have, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. Whether it’s ceilings before downlights go in and ceilings coming down, we cover swirl patterns, textured walls and coated ceiling roses and more.
Village homes like those in California have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Area
- California (RG40)
- County
- Wokingham
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Materials, one by one
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Doing it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Questions from California
Is the Artex in my California home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Is asbestos common in California homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings generally are not licensed.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
Normally you can use other rooms: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Generally not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
After we have finished in California
File the result and the paperwork.
After we’ve finished:
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Give us room sizes
- File the test result and waste note
- Send photos of the coatings
What to avoid
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
How we price Artex removal
Prices vary with:
- Access to the area
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How many samples are needed
- Material and condition
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- Cracks or breaks
- Labels, if any
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- An idea of size
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
Good to know
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We need the room cleared
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
How we work
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, and keep the coating damp as we work. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
How to get a quote
You will get a written quote. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Where asbestos turns up
Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Loft conversions
Non-domestic buildings like Gorse Ride Junior School should already have records of any textured coatings.
Questions to ask before you book
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- What paperwork you get
Artex in California homes
California is about 3 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Wokingham. For Artex jobs in California, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We cover 35 places across Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from California to Reading (7 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing flats near Crowthorne station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. In older homes in California, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Artex jobs anywhere in RG40 start with the postcode and some photos. From Warren Lane, White Horse Lane and Fernbank or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. If your property is just outside California, we also cover Arborfield Garrison (1 mile west), Finchampstead (1 mile south-east), Barkham (1 mile north), Langley Common (1 mile north-west) and Eversley (1 mile south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Reading (7 miles north-west), Wokingham (3 miles north-east), Woodley (5 miles north), Earley (5 miles north-west), Crowthorne (3 miles east) and Lower Earley (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Beaumys Castle (4.7 miles west) and Wokingham Hospital (2.6 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Horseshoe Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
- Schools near California include Bohunt School Wokingham (1 mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Queen's Oak pub (0.7 miles south-east)
Places near California
Other services in California
- 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