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Asbestos Artex Removal in Caversham, Reading
Looking for Artex removal in Caversham? We cover Caversham and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings before skimming
Artex removal in Caversham
Artex removal for Caversham properties
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry. Typical jobs include ceilings before plastering and coatings scraped during DIY, including coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and Artex ceilings.
In Caversham, textured walls turn up as well as ceilings, and both can be tested. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Where
- Caversham (RG4)
- County
- Reading
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and don’t cover
Some limits to bear in mind:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials in Caversham
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
After we have finished in Caversham
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Photos help us quote
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Empty the rooms in advance
Don’ts
Test before the builders arrive.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
DIY and asbestos
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Caversham questions
Is the Artex in my Caversham home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do older homes in Caversham have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Caversham may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote once we know what it contains.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings generally are not licensed.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. We’ll give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both work; it depends on the room. We’ll explain the options.
Typical Artex jobs in Caversham
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so testing is the only way to know.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings damaged by leaks
If your home is one of the older properties in Caversham, near Grace Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Questions to ask before you book
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Whether the job needs notifying
- The scope of the job, in writing
How we work
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Before we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Textured ceilings in Caversham
Caversham is about 2 miles north of Reading, in Reading. For Artex jobs in Caversham, tell us about parking and access. Caversham is one of 34 places in Reading where we work.
A school like The Hill Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. If you’re refurbishing flats near Reading station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the RG4 postcode area. Local streets include Marshland Square, Church Road and Buckingham Gate; we cover every one. You’ll find Caversham on the B3345, so it’s easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cover Emmer Green (1 mile north-east), Caversham Park Village (1 mile north-east), Lower Caversham (1 mile south), Caversham Heights (1 mile west) and Littlestead Green (1 mile north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Norcot (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles south-west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (4 miles south). Being one of Reading’s larger places, Caversham has buildings from every era.
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Caversham include Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (within half a mile south) and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (0.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (less than half a mile north)
Options to consider in Caversham
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
How we work in Caversham
- Records for your files
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Accredited laboratory results
- Across London and the South East
Read how we quote or published price ranges.
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Nearby places to Caversham
More for properties in Caversham
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note