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Artex Removal for Gallowstree Common
Worried about asbestos in Gallowstree Common? Our service covers textured coating testing and removal, with clear advice at each step.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings before skimming
- Flaking textured ceilings
Artex removal near Gallowstree Common
Artex removal in Gallowstree Common
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Gallowstree Common. Whether it’s flaking textured ceilings and rented flats before redecoration, we deal with textured walls, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings and more.
In a village like Gallowstree Common, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Gallowstree Common (RG4)
- County
- Reading
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What it might be made of
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
After we have finished in Gallowstree Common
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
Going forward:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- File the test result and waste note
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Empty the rooms in advance
Things not to do
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Textured ceilings in Gallowstree Common
Gallowstree Common is about 3 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Anywhere in Gallowstree Common, just send the postcode. We cover all 34 towns and villages in Reading.
For rented flats close to Tilehurst station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Non-domestic buildings like Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Here we cover the RG4 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on Reades Lane, Hearns Lane and Horsepond Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. If your property is just outside Gallowstree Common, we also cover Cane End (1 mile south-west), Hook End (2 miles north-west), Stoke Row (2 miles north), Checkendon (3 miles north-west) and Woodcote (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in Caversham (3 miles south-east), Norcot (4 miles south), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south), Shinfield (8 miles south) and Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Battle Hospital (4.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Hartslock.
- Local schools include The Warwick School (0.6 miles south-east) and Kidmore End Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Reformation pub (less than half a mile west)
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, 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.
Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Your questions about Artex removal in Gallowstree Common
Do you cover Gallowstree Common and the area around Tilehurst station?
Yes. Tilehurst station is about 3.3 miles south of Gallowstree Common, and we cover both.
Do older homes in Gallowstree Common have asbestos?
If your home in Gallowstree Common was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Do you cover Gallowstree Common?
Yes. We cover Gallowstree Common and the surrounding area as part of Reading. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Where asbestos turns up
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Older homes across Gallowstree Common may have coatings added during past renovations.
Comparing quotes
- The scope of the job, in writing
- How fibres will be kept down
- If the price includes VAT
- What is not included
How it works
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Ask for a quote
Send us the address in Gallowstree Common, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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How we price Artex removal
We base our quote on:
- Access to the area
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Travel and parking
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Helping us quote
Photos often save us a visit:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Street parking nearby
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Weighing up your options
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding. Ask about the method and the waste. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
How we work in Gallowstree Common
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Records for your files
- Domestic and commercial work
- Clear advice on your options
See how we price jobs or our cost guide.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site