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Asbestos Artex Removal in Enborne Row, West Berkshire
Looking for Artex removal in Enborne Row? We cover Enborne Row and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings already disturbed
- Loft conversions and extensions
Artex removal near Enborne Row
After the job
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
Going forward:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Send photos of the coatings
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Book your plasterer after removal
Things not to do
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
How artex removal works in Enborne Row
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. From ceilings before downlights go in and loft conversions, we cover Artex ceilings, stipple finishes and textured walls.
In a village like Enborne Row, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Where
- Enborne Row (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Access to the area
- Disposal costs
- How much there is
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Photos that help
When you send photos, these help most:
- Approximate dimensions
- The parking area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
What happens
Our team wears protective equipment, and the room stays closed. The work area is kept clear while we are working.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Clear the way to the work area
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Getting a price
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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What we deal with in Enborne Row
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
If you’re refurbishing flats near Newbury station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
What your quote should include
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you manage or own a block in Enborne Row, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Your questions about Artex removal in Enborne Row
Do you cover small places like Enborne Row?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you cover Enborne Row and the area around Newbury station?
Yes. Newbury station is about 2.6 miles north-east of Enborne Row, and we cover both.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it first, and record that it’s there.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Artex in Enborne Row homes
Enborne Row is about 3 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Properties in Enborne Row range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Enborne Row is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Enborne Row to Reading (about 17 miles away).
For a school such as Enborne C.E. Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. Older homes across Enborne Row may have coatings added during past renovations.
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area. We also carry out Artex jobs in Wash Water (1 mile south-east), Wash Common (1 mile north-east), Crockham Heath (1 mile north-west), Woolton Hill (1 mile south-west) and Penwood (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also work in Newbury (3 miles north-east), Thatcham (5 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (13 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north-east), Hungerford (7 miles north-west) and Calcot (14 miles east).
A little further out are Hamstead Marshall 2 (2.6 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Enborne Row includes Pilot Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
- Schools near Enborne Row include Park House School (1.2 miles north-east) and Horris Hill School (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Woodpecker pub (less than half a mile east)
Good to know
The usual limits are:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- We need the room cleared
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials in Enborne Row
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Options to consider in Enborne Row
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why choose us
- Clear written quotes
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Accredited laboratory results
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
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.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note