Reading · England
Artex Removal for Chazey Heath
Artex removal for properties in Chazey Heath and Reading: removal of textured ceilings and walls, with written paperwork.
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
Artex removal near Chazey Heath
About our artex removal in Chazey Heath
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. Testing a sample tells you, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. Whether it’s walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and rented homes refurbished between tenants, we deal with textured walls, stipple finishes and coated plasterboard and more.
Rural homes near Chazey Heath have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Chazey Heath (RG4)
- County
- Reading
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The scope of Artex removal
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- 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.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Access to the area
- The category of work
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Location, parking and any London charges
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Helping us quote
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The access route
- Labels, if any
- An overall view
Include any existing survey or test when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Should you do it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Artex removal around Chazey Heath
Chazey Heath is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. We cover Chazey Heath as part of Reading, whatever the size of the job. We cover 34 places across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
Older homes across Chazey Heath may have coatings added during past renovations. Non-domestic buildings like Kidmore End Church of England Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Anywhere in RG4, we can help with Artex removal. Whether your property is on Rokeby Drive and Chazey Close or anywhere nearby, we can help. For properties just outside Chazey Heath, we cover Trench Green (1 mile west), Mapledurham (2 miles west), Purley on Thames (2 miles south-west), Norcot (3 miles south-west) and Tilehurst (3 miles south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as West Reading (3 miles south), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south), Whitley Wood (6 miles south) and Fords Farm (4 miles south).
A little further out are Battle Hospital (2.4 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Local schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.4 miles south-east) and The Warwick School (1.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Pack Saddle pub (less than half a mile south)
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Which option is right?
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why people choose us
- Accredited laboratory results
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Covering London and the South East
- Quotes that spell out the scope
See our prices page and our cost guide.
Afterwards
File the result and the paperwork.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep pets away
- Test every different coating
Don’ts
Test before the builders arrive.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Chazey Heath: your questions answered
Do you cover small places like Chazey Heath?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do textured ceilings in Chazey Heath homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Is my textured ceiling in Chazey Heath asbestos?
Not necessarily: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
How do I get a quote?
Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
How it works
Our team wears protective equipment, and keep the room closed while we work. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Let us know if something’s broken
Ask for a quote
For 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.
Helpful guides
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site