West Berkshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Englefield, West Berkshire
Artex removal in Englefield, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
Artex removal in Englefield
Artex removal in Englefield
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Whether it’s ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and loft conversions and extensions, we deal with coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns and more.
In a village like Englefield, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Location
- Englefield (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Artex in Englefield homes
Englefield is about 5 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. If your Artex job is in Englefield, let us know about access when you get in touch. We cover 155 places in West Berkshire.
Older homes across Englefield may have coatings added during past renovations. For rented flats close to Theale station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Parts of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Englefield; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Wherever your property is in RG7, Artex removal is available. Neighbouring places we cover include Theale (1 mile south-east), Tidmarsh (2 miles north), Sulham (2 miles north-east), Sheffield Bottom (2 miles south-east) and Little Heath (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (7 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (4 miles south-east), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (7 miles south-east) and Shaw (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Yattendon Castle (5 miles west) and Thames Valley Police Museum (2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Englefield include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Theale Green Community School (0.8 miles south-east) and Theale Green Community School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Thatchers Arms (0.6 miles east)
A closer look at the materials
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Englefield: your questions answered
Is asbestos common in Englefield homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work on properties in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Can I just skim over it?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but do not sand it first, and record that it’s there.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
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Limits to be aware of
The usual limits are:
- We need the room cleared
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
What affects the price in Englefield
Our quotes take into account:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The category of work
- What the material is and its state
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Visible markings
- How we’d reach it
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
The process
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the work area
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
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DIY and asbestos
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
After the job
Share the paperwork with your trades.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Give us room sizes
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Each different coating needs testing
Things not to do
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Test before the builders arrive.
What we deal with in Englefield
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so a textured ceiling isn’t automatically asbestos.
These are some of the things we deal with in Englefield:
- Ceilings before skimming
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings already disturbed
- Flaking textured ceilings
A school like Englefield C.E. Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
What your quote should include
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Whether VAT is included
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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