West Berkshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Compton, West Berkshire
Any pre-2000 building in Compton may contain asbestos. We offer testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings already disturbed
Artex removal near Compton
DIY and asbestos
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
How artex removal works in Compton
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Compton. Whether it’s coatings scraped during DIY and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed, we deal with textured walls, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses and more.
In towns and villages like Compton, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Compton (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near Compton
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Materials, one by one
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
How we price Artex removal
Prices vary with:
- Access to the area
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How much there is
- What the material is and its state
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- Street parking nearby
- The access route
- A photo of the whole area
- Visible markings
Every job is quoted in writing. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
Artex in Compton homes
Compton is about 7 miles south of Didcot, in West Berkshire. In Compton, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We cover all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like Compton C.E. Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. Parts of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape are within about a mile of Compton, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Wherever your property is in RG20, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High Street, Lowbury Gardens and Cheap Street or a nearby road, the process is the same. We also carry out Artex jobs in East Ilsley (2 miles north-west), Aldworth (2 miles east), Woodway (3 miles north), Blewbury (4 miles north) and Chilton (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Newbury (9 miles south), Thatcham (8 miles south), Burghfield Common (11 miles south-east), Speenhamland (8 miles south-west), Hungerford (14 miles south-west) and Spencers Wood (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hampstead Norris Castle (2.5 miles south). The countryside around Compton includes Churn Hill.
- Local schools include The Downs School (within half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Swan pub (under half a mile north)
Compton: your questions answered
Do textured ceilings in Compton homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
How far is Compton from London?
We cover Compton, about 50 miles from central London.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
How can I get a price?
Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Either can work: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will recommend one for each room.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
Choosing the right option
What are the options for Artex? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is usually better. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why choose us
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Records for your files
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Read how we price jobs or published price ranges.
The scope of Artex removal
Before booking, note that:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
What happens
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Getting a price
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we will advise.
Helpful guides
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Why people call us in Compton
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
If your home is one of the older properties in Compton, near Church of St Mary and St Nicholas or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Before booking anyone
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- The documents you will receive
- VAT, clearly stated
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site