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Artex Removal in Fords Farm
Buildings in Fords Farm built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Flaking textured ceilings
Artex removal in Fords Farm
Artex removal in Fords Farm
If your renovation in Fords Farm involves textured ceilings, test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. Common materials are coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and textured walls, and typical jobs are ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and landlord refurbishments.
In Fords Farm, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so test each different coating. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Location
- Fords Farm (RG30, RG31)
- Region
- Reading
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price Artex removal
What changes the cost:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How much waste there is
- Parking and access charges
- What the material is and its state
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- An idea of size
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Where we could park
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
After the job
File the result and the paperwork.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Keep pets away
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Give us room sizes
Things not to do
Test before the builders arrive.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
What happens
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Getting ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Dig out previous surveys
How to get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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What’s included, and what is not
The usual limits are:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We need the room cleared
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Fords Farm
Many trades want a test result first.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings damaged by DIY
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Reading Green Park station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Questions to ask before booking
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- If the price includes VAT
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
Choosing the right option
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What you get
- Clear advice on your options
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Waste paperwork for every removal
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Places near Fords Farm
Also in Fords Farm
Materials we deal with
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
Duty holders and landlords in Fords Farm
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Fords Farm: your questions answered
Could my house in Fords Farm contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Fords Farm can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work near Reading Green Park station?
Yes. Reading Green Park station is about 1.4 miles south-east of Fords Farm, and we cover both.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
Is my textured ceiling in Fords Farm asbestos?
Not necessarily: many coatings are asbestos-free. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We will identify it and advise on removal.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. To do that, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Artex in Fords Farm homes
Fords Farm is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. Homes, landlords and businesses in Fords Farm contact us for Artex jobs about all kinds of jobs. We work in all 34 towns and villages across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
Older homes across Fords Farm may have coatings added during past renovations. For a school such as Kennet Valley Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Here we cover the RG30 and RG31 postcode area. Whether your property is on Low Lane, Mill Lane and Bath Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Other places close to Fords Farm we cover include Horncastle (1 mile north), Southcote (1 mile east), Burghfield Bridge (1 mile south), Beansheaf Farm (1 mile west) and Calcot (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also work in Caversham (4 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (3 miles north-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles south-east) and Sonning Common (6 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Battle Hospital (1.7 miles north-east) and Beaumys Castle (4.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Fords Farm includes Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Prospect School (0.5 miles north-east) and Elvian School (1.1 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Cunning Man pub (0.6 miles south)
- 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