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Artex Removal in Colthrop
Artex removal for properties in Colthrop and West Berkshire: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Artex removal in Colthrop
Artex removal in Colthrop
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry. Typical jobs include coatings in the way of electrical work and coatings already disturbed, involving coated plasterboard, textured walls and coated ceiling roses.
In a village like Colthrop, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Location
- Colthrop (RG19, RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Duty holders and landlords in Colthrop
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Colthrop
Many trades want a test result first.
Typical jobs in Colthrop include:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings before plastering
If you are refurbishing flats near Thatcham station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Questions to ask before booking
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- VAT, clearly stated
- What is not included
Looking after things afterwards
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
Once we are done:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Keep pets out of the work area
Avoid these
Do not 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.
Artex removal around Colthrop
Colthrop is about 1 mile east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We cover Colthrop as part of West Berkshire, for Artex jobs of every size. We work in 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Colthrop to Reading (12 miles away).
For a school such as Francis Baily Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. If your home is one of the older properties in Colthrop, near St Mary's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Anywhere in RG19 and RG18, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Bath Road, Ashman Road and Fokerham Road. Other places close to Colthrop we cover include Crookham (2 miles south-east), Hyde End (2 miles south-east), Heads Hill (2 miles south-west), Mill Green (2 miles south) and Goose Hill (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Newbury (4 miles west), Burghfield Common (8 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles west), Hungerford (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (12 miles east) and Calcot (9 miles east).
A little further out are Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.6 miles south-west) and Donnington Castle (4.6 miles west). The countryside around Colthrop includes Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Schools near Colthrop include Kennet School (0.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Swan pub (0.5 miles south-west)
Your questions about Artex removal in Colthrop
Do you cover small places like Colthrop?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Is asbestos common in Colthrop homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, so we quote after testing.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Materials we deal with
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Doing it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Choosing the right option
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why us?
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
What’s included, and what is not
To be clear about the scope:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
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What happens
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Preparing for the visit
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Read more
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site