West Berkshire · England
Artex Removal in Enborne
Any pre-2000 building in Enborne may contain asbestos. We offer Artex removal, with testing first.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings before plastering
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Need Artex removal in Enborne?
About our artex removal in Enborne
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. Testing a sample tells you, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. Common materials are Artex ceilings, stipple finishes and coated plasterboard, and typical jobs are ceilings before downlights go in and walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit.
In a village like Enborne, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Enborne (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Your options compared
A low price may mean shortcuts. Ask about the method and the waste. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why us?
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Domestic and commercial work
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Covering London and the South East
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
DIY and asbestos
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
After the job
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
Going forward:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Keep pets away
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Empty the rooms in advance
Avoid these
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
FAQs for Enborne
Do you work near Newbury station?
Yes, we cover Enborne and the area towards Newbury station, about 2.2 miles east.
Do textured ceilings in Enborne homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is normally needed.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
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.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both work; it depends on the room. We’ll explain the options.
Artex in Enborne homes
Enborne is about 2 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Enborne, just send the postcode. Enborne is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 18 miles away.
For a school such as Enborne C.E. Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. If you are refurbishing a rental near Newbury station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the RG20 postcode area. Neighbouring places we cover include Crockham Heath (1 mile south), Skinners Green (1 mile east), Hamstead Marshall (1 mile west), Wash Common (2 miles south-east) and Enborne Row (2 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Thatcham (5 miles east), Burghfield Common (13 miles east), Hungerford (6 miles west), Calcot (14 miles east), Lambourn (11 miles north-west) and Shaw (3 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (2.3 miles east) and Hamstead Marshall 2 (1.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Enborne includes Pilot Hill and Rack Marsh.
- Nearby schools include Park House School (1.6 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Craven Arms (0.9 miles south-west)
What affects the price in Enborne
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Disposal costs
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How easy it is to reach
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Sending photos
Helpful photos:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- An idea of size
- Damaged areas
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
You will get a written quote. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
Step by step
Our team wears protective equipment, and the room stays closed. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Mention any parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
Send us the address in Enborne, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
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Limits to be aware of
Some limits to bear in mind:
- We need the room cleared
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other materials may need their own approach
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
Duty holders and landlords in Enborne
If your business premises in Enborne were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
What it might be made of
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Towns and villages near Enborne
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site