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Asbestos Artex Removal in Dunsden Green, Reading
Artex removal in Dunsden Green: Artex removal, with testing first. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings before plastering
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For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
About our artex removal in Dunsden Green
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. Common materials are stipple finishes, textured walls and coated plasterboard, and typical jobs are rented flats before redecoration and extensions that cut into ceilings.
In a village like Dunsden Green, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Dunsden Green (RG4)
- Area hub
- Reading
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Dunsden Green
Other services in Dunsden Green
A closer look at the materials
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which does not change what’s underneath.
Options to consider in Dunsden Green
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why choose us
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- No removal until we know what it is
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
See how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Textured ceilings in Dunsden Green
Dunsden Green is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. Anywhere in Dunsden Green, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. Dunsden Green is one of 34 places in Reading we cover.
Non-domestic buildings like St Martin's Catholic Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. For rented flats close to Reading station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Here we cover the RG4 postcode area. If your property is just outside Dunsden Green, we also cover Littlestead Green (1 mile west), Play Hatch (1 mile south), Caversham Park Village (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-west) and Caversham (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Norcot (4 miles south-west), West Reading (4 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south) and Horncastle (5 miles south-west).
A little further out are Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.8 miles south) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (2.8 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Schools near Dunsden Green include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Flowing Spring pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Where asbestos turns up
Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings already disturbed
In older homes in Dunsden Green, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Before you book anyone
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Doing it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
What we do and do not cover
To be clear about the scope:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
How we price Artex removal
Every quote reflects:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The quantity or area
- How much waste there is
A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Sending photos
Helpful photos:
- Street parking nearby
- Cracks or breaks
- Visible markings
- A rough size or measurement
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Common questions in Dunsden Green
Do textured ceilings in Dunsden Green homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do older homes in Dunsden Green have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. We’ll give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
How it works
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Ensure we can get to the area
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Read more
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site