West Berkshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Easton, West Berkshire
Artex removal in Easton and across West Berkshire: removal of textured ceilings and walls, with written paperwork.
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Walls before tiling
Get a quote for Easton
About our artex removal in Easton
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 Artex ceilings, textured walls and swirl patterns, and people normally contact us about landlord refurbishments and flaking textured ceilings.
Rural homes near Easton have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Easton (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For businesses and landlords in Easton
For managing agents and freeholders in Easton, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Why people call us in Easton
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Landlord refurbishments
If you are refurbishing a rental near Kintbury station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Before booking anyone
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Whether the job needs notifying
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- What isn’t included
Nearby places to Easton
Other services in Easton
Choosing the right option
Test, leave, cover or remove? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is generally best. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
How we work in Easton
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Houses, flats and business premises
- No removal until we know what it is
Read how we quote and the cost guide.
Limits to be aware of
What’s in and what’s out:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
Should you do it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Artex removal around Easton
Easton is about 5 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Easton is within our West Berkshire area, whatever the size of the job. Easton is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work. Our area stretches from Easton to Reading (18 miles away).
In older homes in Easton, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Parts of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Easton; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the RG20 postcode area. We also carry out Artex jobs in Wickham (1 mile west), Weston (2 miles north-west), East Shefford (2 miles north-west), Halfway (2 miles south) and Clapton (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Newbury (5 miles south-east), Thatcham (7 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (15 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles south-east), Hungerford (5 miles south-west) and Calcot (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.2 miles south) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.5 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Sole Common Pond.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bell pub (0.7 miles south-east)
FAQs for Easton
Is asbestos common in Easton homes?
Any home in Easton built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is the Artex in my Easton home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Typically not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The survey scope
- Parking and access charges
- The size of the job
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Sending photos
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A rough size or measurement
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
How we work
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. While we work, the area stays out of bounds.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
How to prepare
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Getting a price
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Helpful guides
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site