West Berkshire · England
Artex Removal in Frilsham
Need Artex removal in Frilsham? We work across Frilsham and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Loft conversions and extensions
Artex removal for Frilsham
Artex removal in Frilsham
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. We often deal with textured walls, coated plasterboard and Artex ceilings, and people normally contact us about coatings scraped during DIY and rented homes refurbished between tenants.
In towns and villages like Frilsham, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Frilsham (RG18)
- County
- West Berkshire
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Places near Frilsham
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Duty holders and landlords in Frilsham
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If your business premises in Frilsham were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
What’s included, and what is not
Before booking, note that:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Travel and parking
- How much waste there is
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Damaged areas
- An overall view
- The parking area
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Looking after things afterwards
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Some practical advice:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Give us room sizes
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Send photos of the coatings
Avoid these
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Test before the builders arrive.
Artex in Frilsham homes
Frilsham is about 4 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Frilsham is within our West Berkshire area, whatever the size of the job. Frilsham is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we work. You can also see our page for Reading, about 10 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like Yattendon C.E. Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. If your home is one of the older properties in Frilsham, near Church of St Frideswide or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Frilsham is within about 5 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Wherever your property is in RG18, Artex removal is available. Streets in the area include Beechfield Lane, Hatchets Lane and Chapel Lane, and Artex removal is available on all of them. If your property is just outside Frilsham, we also cover Yattendon (1 mile north-east), Wellhouse (2 miles west), Little Hungerford (2 miles west), Hampstead Norreys (2 miles north-west) and Oare (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Newbury (6 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (8 miles south-east), Speenhamland (6 miles south-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.7 miles south-west) and Yattendon Castle (1 mile north). Within reach you will find Nature Discovery Centre.
- Nearby, you will find The Pot Kiln pub (less than half a mile east)
Frilsham: your questions answered
Do you cover small places like Frilsham?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Is the Artex in my Frilsham home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Do you cover Frilsham?
We do: our area includes Frilsham and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos and we will quote.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
Is my textured ceiling in Frilsham asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings do not contain asbestos. A test will tell you.
What happens
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Keep children and pets away on the day
How to get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Related guides
Which option is right?
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, because the material is clear.
Why choose us
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
See how we quote or published price ranges.
Where asbestos turns up
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Walls before tiling
- Loft conversions
- Structural work through coated ceilings
If you are refurbishing flats near Midgham station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
What your quote should include
- The method and controls
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site