West Berkshire · England
Artex Removal for Chieveley
Artex removal in Chieveley, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings before skimming
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Artex removal in Chieveley
Artex removal in Chieveley
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Chieveley, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. From landlord refurbishments and ceilings due for plastering or skimming, we deal with textured walls, coated ceiling roses and swirl patterns.
In a village like Chieveley, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Location
- Chieveley (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
Before you book, note that:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials in Chieveley
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
DIY and asbestos
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- How much there is
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The category of work
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- Visible markings
- A rough size or measurement
- How we’d reach it
- An overall view
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Your questions about Artex removal in Chieveley
Do you come out to small villages like Chieveley?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
How far is Chieveley from London?
We cover Chieveley, about 53 miles from central London.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
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.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. To do that, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Nearby places to Chieveley
Other services in Chieveley
The process
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Warn neighbours if needed
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
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What happens next
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
Once we’re done:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Photos help us quote
- Keep pets away
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
What to avoid
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Duty holders and landlords in Chieveley
If you run a business from older premises in Chieveley, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
If you manage or own a block in Chieveley, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Textured ceilings in Chieveley
Chieveley is about 5 miles north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. If your Artex job is in Chieveley, let us know about access. Chieveley is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 15 miles away.
For rented flats close to Newbury Racecourse station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. For a school such as Chieveley Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. Chieveley is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We cover Artex jobs across RG20 and the streets around it. Whether your property is on High Street, East Lane and Sowbury Park or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. If your property is just outside Chieveley, we also cover Downend (1 mile north), North Heath (1 mile west), World's End (2 miles north-east), Winterbourne (2 miles south-west) and Peasemore (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Newbury (5 miles south), Thatcham (5 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles south), Hungerford (9 miles west) and Calcot (12 miles east).
A little further out are Donnington Castle (3.2 miles south) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.1 miles south). Within reach you will find Snelsmore Common.
- Local pubs include The Wheatsheaf pub (less than half a mile south)
Where asbestos turns up
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Landlord refurbishments
- Flaking textured ceilings
If your home is one of the older properties in Chieveley, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What your quote should include
- What paperwork you get
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- The method and controls
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site