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Asbestos Artex Removal in Earlstone Common, West Berkshire
Artex removal in Earlstone Common: Artex removal, with testing first, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Loft conversions
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Artex removal in Earlstone Common
Artex removal for Earlstone Common properties
If your renovation in Earlstone Common involves textured ceilings, get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. From ceilings due for plastering or skimming and coatings already disturbed, we deal with Artex ceilings, swirl patterns and coated ceiling roses.
In a village like Earlstone Common, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. We only recommend work that is needed, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Where
- Earlstone Common (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Earlstone Common properties and textured coatings
Earlstone Common is about 3 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Wherever your property is in Earlstone Common, tell us the postcode and what you need. Earlstone Common is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Earlstone Common to Reading (16 miles away).
In older homes in Earlstone Common, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. If you are refurbishing flats near Newbury station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Wherever your property is in RG20, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover Burghclere Common (1 mile north), Burghclere (1 mile south-west), Newtown Common (1 mile north), Wash Water (2 miles north-west) and Sandleford (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Newbury (3 miles north), Thatcham (4 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.2 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.8 miles north). Open spaces near Earlstone Common include Beacon Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
- Local schools include Burghclere Primary School (0.6 miles south) and Horris Hill School (0.9 miles north-west)
Materials, one by one
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Choosing the right option
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
What you get
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Work done to the regulations
- Domestic and commercial work
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at our prices page and published price ranges.
Duty holders and landlords in Earlstone Common
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
If you manage or own a block in Earlstone Common, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- Disposal costs
- How easy it is to reach
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Location, parking and any London charges
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- Approximate dimensions
- Street parking nearby
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The access route
You’ll get a written quote. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
The process
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and the room stays closed. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Let us know where we can park
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Common reasons for Artex jobs in Earlstone Common
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings before plastering
Non-domestic buildings like The Clere School should already have records of any textured coatings.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the job needs notifying
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Whether VAT is included
FAQs for Earlstone Common
Do you work near Newbury station?
Yes, we cover Earlstone Common and the area towards Newbury station, about 3 miles north.
How far is Earlstone Common from London?
We cover Earlstone Common, about 54 miles from central London.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. Often you can stay in other rooms.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
After the job
The surface is left ready for making good.
Keeping things safe:
- File the test result and waste note
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Book your plasterer after removal
Don’ts
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Test before the builders arrive.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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