West Berkshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in East Garston, West Berkshire
Artex removal for properties in East Garston and West Berkshire: Artex removal, with testing first, with written paperwork.
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Loft conversions and extensions
Artex removal near East Garston
Responsibilities for owners
For managing agents and freeholders in East Garston, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Artex removal near East Garston
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. People often contact us about coatings scraped during DIY and walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit, involving stipple finishes, textured walls and coated ceiling roses.
In a village like East Garston, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Area
- East Garston (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
East Garston properties and textured coatings
East Garston is about 7 miles south of Wantage, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in East Garston, just send the postcode, and we will quote. East Garston is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 21 miles away.
Parts of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape are within about 3 miles of East Garston, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Here we cover the RG17 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. From Station Road, Back Street and Humphrey's Lane or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Other places close to East Garston we cover include Eastbury (1 mile west), East Garston Woodlands (1 mile south-west), Great Shefford (2 miles south-east), East Shefford (2 miles south-east) and Shefford Woodlands (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Newbury (9 miles south-east), Thatcham (11 miles south-east), Speenhamland (9 miles south-east), Hungerford (6 miles south), Lambourn (3 miles north-west) and Shaw (9 miles south-east).
Within reach you’ll find Watts Bank.
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- The size of the job
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How easy it is to reach
- Waste quantity and disposal
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- Where we could park
- Visible markings
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
What we do and do not cover
What’s in and what’s out:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Typical Artex jobs in East Garston
Older coatings are often painted over many times, so age is hard to judge.
Typical jobs in East Garston include:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings coming down
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
In older homes in East Garston, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- The method and controls
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
How it works
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Dig out previous surveys
How to get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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After we have finished in East Garston
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Test every different coating
- Keep pets out of the work area
What to avoid
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
East Garston: your questions answered
Do you work on properties in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you cover East Garston from London?
East Garston is about 59 miles from central London, well within our area.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site