Wokingham · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Coley Park, Wokingham
Buildings in Coley Park built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers Artex removal, with testing first.
- Ceilings coming down
- Landlord refurbishments
- Flaking textured ceilings
Artex removal in Coley Park
For businesses and landlords in Coley Park
For managing agents and freeholders in Coley Park, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
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.
About our artex removal in Coley Park
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation. From structural work through coated ceilings and landlord refurbishments, we deal with coated plasterboard, Artex ceilings and coated ceiling roses and more.
Homes in towns and villages like Coley Park may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so test each different coating. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Area
- Coley Park (RG1, RG30, RG2)
- County
- Wokingham
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- 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
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Let us know where we can park
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
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FAQs for Coley Park
Do you cover Coley Park and the area around Reading West station?
Yes. Reading West station is about 0.7 miles north of Coley Park, and we cover both.
Do textured ceilings in Coley Park homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
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.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
How we price Artex removal
Our quotes take into account:
- Material and condition
- How much waste there is
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Where we could park
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A rough size or measurement
- An overall view
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.
What happens next
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, with a consignment note.
Some practical advice:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Keep pets away
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Photos help us quote
Things not to do
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Which option is right?
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
What you get
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Clear written quotes
Take a look at how we price jobs or our cost guide.
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Typical Artex jobs in Coley Park
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, which can make them crumble.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Walls before tiling
In older homes in Coley Park, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
What to look for in a quote
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The method and controls
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Any exclusions
Artex in Coley Park homes
Coley Park is about 1 mile south-west of Reading, in Wokingham. Wherever your property is in Coley Park, tell us the postcode and what you need. We work in 35 places across Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you’re refurbishing flats near Reading West station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Non-domestic buildings like St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings.
Wherever your property is in RG1, RG30 and RG2, we can help with Artex removal. Whether your property is on Hay Road, Shaw Road and Field Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Being close to the A4, Coley Park is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cover Reading (1 mile north-east), West Reading (1 mile north-west), Green Park (1 mile south), Whitley (2 miles south-east) and Newtown (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Wokingham (6 miles east), Woodley (4 miles east), Crowthorne (10 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles south-east), Winnersh (5 miles east) and Woosehill (6 miles south-east).
A little further out are Battle Hospital (1 mile north-west) and Broad Street Mall (0.8 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Local schools include The WREN School (0.6 miles west) and Elvian School (0.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Foresters Arms (under half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include University of Reading library (1.8 miles east)
Should you do it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
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Other services in Coley Park
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site