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Asbestos Artex Removal in Hampstead Norreys, West Berkshire
Looking for Artex removal in Hampstead Norreys? We cover Hampstead Norreys and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
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Artex removal for Hampstead Norreys properties
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. Common materials are coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and stipple finishes, and typical jobs are ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and coatings damaged by leaks.
In towns and villages like Hampstead Norreys, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Location
- Hampstead Norreys (RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces and bagged or wrapped. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Clear the way to the work area
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
Ask for a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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What’s included, and what is not
What’s in and what’s out:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
- Other materials may need their own approach
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- What the material is and its state
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The survey scope
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Helping us quote
Photo tips:
- Damaged areas
- An idea of size
- A close-up from a safe distance
- An overall view
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Where asbestos turns up
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
Typical jobs in Hampstead Norreys include:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Loft conversions and extensions
Non-domestic buildings like Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Questions to ask before booking
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- The documents you will receive
- Whether VAT is included
Which option is right?
What are the options for Artex? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is normally better. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
How we work in Hampstead Norreys
- Houses, flats and business premises
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Clear written quotes
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
Read how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Hampstead Norreys
What else we do in Hampstead Norreys
Hampstead Norreys properties and textured coatings
Hampstead Norreys is about 6 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Wherever your property is in Hampstead Norreys, tell us the postcode and what you need. We cover all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire. We work right across the region, from Hampstead Norreys to Reading (about 12 miles away).
In older homes in Hampstead Norreys, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Hampstead Norreys is within about 3 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG18, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Church Street, Scottalls Lane and Forge Hill or the roads around them, wherever it is in Hampstead Norreys. Close by, we cover Yattendon (2 miles south-east), Little Hungerford (2 miles south-west), Oare (2 miles south-west), Frilsham (2 miles south-east) and Wellhouse (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Newbury (7 miles south-west), Thatcham (6 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (6 miles south-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hampstead Norris Castle (within half a mile south) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.8 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include The Downs School (2.1 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart pub (under half a mile east)
What happens next
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
To avoid problems in future:
- Give us room sizes
- Each different coating needs testing
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Send photos of the coatings
What to avoid
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Materials, one by one
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Hampstead Norreys: your questions answered
Do you work on properties in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you come out to small villages like Hampstead Norreys?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you work in Hampstead Norreys?
Yes. We cover Hampstead Norreys and the surrounding area as part of West Berkshire. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings do not contain asbestos. A test will tell you.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Can I do it myself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site