West Berkshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Goose Hill, West Berkshire
Found something that might be asbestos in Goose Hill? We provide removal of textured ceilings and walls, explained in plain English.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Get a quote for Goose Hill
How artex removal works in Goose Hill
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. From landlord refurbishments and structural work through coated ceilings, we cover Artex ceilings, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes and more.
Village homes like those in Goose Hill have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- Goose Hill (RG19)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- Access to the area
- What the material is and its state
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How much waste there is
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A rough size or measurement
- A close-up from a safe distance
- An overall view
You will get a written quote. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
FAQs for Goose Hill
Do you work near Thatcham station?
Yes, we cover Goose Hill and the area towards Thatcham station, about 2.3 miles north.
Do you come out to small villages like Goose Hill?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Do you work in Goose Hill?
Yes. We cover Goose Hill and the surrounding area as part of West Berkshire. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Can I stay at home while you work?
Generally you can use other rooms: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Which option is right?
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
How we work in Goose Hill
- Accredited laboratory results
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Records for your files
- Clear advice on your options
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
Limits to be aware of
What’s in and what’s out:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We need the room cleared
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials in Goose Hill
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
What we deal with in Goose Hill
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Non-domestic buildings like Ashford Hill Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings.
Comparing quotes
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Places near Goose Hill
What else we do in Goose Hill
Landlords, managing agents and employers
For managing agents and freeholders in Goose Hill, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
After the job
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Test every different coating
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Clear the rooms before the work
Things not to do
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Textured ceilings in Goose Hill
Goose Hill is about 3 miles south-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. If your Artex job is in Goose Hill, let us know about access when you get in touch. We cover all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 12 miles away.
Older homes across Goose Hill may have coatings added during past renovations. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Thatcham station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Anywhere in RG19, we can help with Artex removal. Neighbouring places we cover include Mill Green (1 mile west), Plastow Green (1 mile south-west), Crookham (1 mile north-east), Hyde End (1 mile north-east) and Headley (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (5 miles north-west), Thatcham (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-west) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Local schools include Cheam School (1.4 miles south-west) and The Hurst School (2.4 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Travellers Friend pub (1 mile north)
The process
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Clear the way to the work area
How to get a quote
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Read more
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note