West Berkshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Fair Cross, West Berkshire
Artex removal in Fair Cross, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Artex removal near Fair Cross
Artex removal in Fair Cross
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Fair Cross, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Common materials are Artex ceilings, stipple finishes and textured walls, and typical jobs are ceilings before plastering and flaking textured ceilings.
In a village like Fair Cross, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Fair Cross (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Duty holders and landlords in Fair Cross
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.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Fair Cross must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Options to consider in Fair Cross
What are the options for Artex? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is generally better. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why people choose us
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- No removal until we know what it is
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Covering London and the South East
Take a look at how we quote and published price ranges.
Doing it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
How it works
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. The work area is kept clear while we are working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- 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
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Getting a price
Send us the address in Fair Cross, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Where asbestos turns up
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Coatings damaged by leaks
If you’re refurbishing flats near Mortimer station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- What paperwork you get
- What category of work it is
- If the price includes VAT
Nearby places to Fair Cross
Other services in Fair Cross
Materials, one by one
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
Textured ceilings in Fair Cross
Fair Cross is about 6 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Fair Cross has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Fair Cross is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Fair Cross to Reading (6 miles away).
Older homes across Fair Cross may have coatings added during past renovations.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the RG7 postcode area. If your property is just outside Fair Cross, we also cover Stratfield Saye (1 mile south-west), West End Green (2 miles west), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles north-west), Spanish Green (2 miles south) and Wokefield (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Newbury (14 miles west), Thatcham (11 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles north-west), Speenhamland (14 miles west), Spencers Wood (3 miles north-east) and Calcot (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Beaumys Castle (1.5 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Longwater and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
Your questions about Artex removal in Fair Cross
Do you cover Fair Cross from London?
Fair Cross is about 40 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you cover small places like Fair Cross?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
Can I stay at home while you work?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Either can work: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will advise room by room.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
The scope of Artex removal
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- We need the room cleared
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
Looking after things afterwards
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
To avoid problems in future:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep pets away
- Each different coating needs testing
- Keep the results and paperwork
Things not to do
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site