West Berkshire · England
Artex Removal for Farley Hill
Artex removal across Farley Hill, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Artex removal near Farley Hill
Artex removal for Farley Hill properties
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. Typical jobs include flaking textured ceilings and ceilings coming down, involving swirl patterns, stipple finishes and textured walls.
In a village like Farley Hill, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Where
- Farley Hill (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- Other materials may need their own approach
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
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Afterwards
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
Going forward:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Photos help us quote
- Keep pets out of the work area
Things not to do
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
What affects the price in Farley Hill
Every quote reflects:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Material and condition
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Sending photos
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Where we could park
- Approximate dimensions
- Labels, if any
- How we’d reach it
Each job is priced individually. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
Artex in Farley Hill homes
Farley Hill is about 4 miles south-west of Wokingham, in West Berkshire. Properties in Farley Hill range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Farley Hill is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 6 miles away.
For a school such as Farley Hill Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. For rented flats close to Wokingham station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
For Artex jobs in RG7, just send the postcode and a few photos. Streets in the area include Church Road and Jouldings Lane, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Other places close to Farley Hill we cover include Arborfield Cross (2 miles north), Swallowfield (2 miles west), Bramshill (2 miles south), Riseley (2 miles west) and Heckfield Heath (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Thatcham (15 miles west), Burghfield Common (7 miles west), Calcot (7 miles north-west), Burghfield Hill (6 miles west), Theale (8 miles north-west) and Beansheaf Farm (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Beaumys Castle (2.9 miles west) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (3.6 miles north). Within reach you’ll find The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Horseshoe Lake.
- Nearby schools include Bohunt School Wokingham (0.9 miles north-east)
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Farley Hill
Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.
In older properties, we often see:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Landlord refurbishments
- Textured walls before a refit
In older homes in Farley Hill, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Which option is right?
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
How we work in Farley Hill
- No removal until we know what it is
- Domestic and commercial work
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
See how we quote and published price ranges.
Common questions in Farley Hill
Could my house in Farley Hill contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Farley Hill may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover small places like Farley Hill?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We will give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Can I just skim over it?
It’s an option for an intact coating: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Don’t sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is typically needed.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
How it works
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. The work area is kept clear while we’re working.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the work area
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Getting a price
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Read more
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site