West Berkshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Catmore, West Berkshire
Need Artex removal in Catmore? We work across Catmore and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings coming down
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Artex removal near Catmore
Artex removal in Catmore
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. Testing a sample tells you, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. Whether it’s walls before tiling and loft conversions and extensions, we deal with coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard and more.
In a village like Catmore, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Area
- Catmore (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Afterwards
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
To avoid problems in future:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Test every different coating
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Photos help us quote
Things not to do
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Can I do it myself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Towns and villages near Catmore
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Catmore questions
Do textured ceilings in Catmore homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do you cover small places like Catmore?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
Typically you can use other rooms: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Where asbestos turns up
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings already disturbed
Older homes across Catmore may have coatings added during past renovations.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Any exclusions
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Suitable insurance for the work
Artex in Catmore homes
Catmore is about 6 miles south-east of Wantage, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Catmore, just send the postcode. We cover all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire. Our area stretches from Catmore to Oxford (17 miles away).
Catmore is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Wherever your property is in RG20, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover Farnborough (2 miles north-west), Brightwalton (2 miles west), Stanmore (2 miles south-east), Brightwalton Green (2 miles south-west) and West Ilsley (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (8 miles south), Thatcham (9 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (15 miles south-east), Speenhamland (8 miles south), Hungerford (10 miles south-west) and Calcot (14 miles south-east).
Prices and what affects them
Our quotes take into account:
- How easy it is to reach
- How much there is
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Travel and parking
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Visible markings
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A clear close-up
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Each job is priced individually. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
What happens
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
How to get a quote
To get a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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What we do and don’t cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note