Wokingham · England
Artex Removal for Hare Hatch
Found something that might be asbestos in Hare Hatch? We provide removal of textured ceilings and walls, explained in plain English.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings before skimming
- Loft conversions and extensions
Asbestos help in Hare Hatch
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Disposal costs
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- An idea of size
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Visible markings
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
About our artex removal in Hare Hatch
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. We often deal with stipple finishes, Artex ceilings and textured walls, and people usually contact us about walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and structural work through coated ceilings.
In a village like Hare Hatch, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Area
- Hare Hatch (RG10)
- Area hub
- Wokingham
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
What’s in and what’s out:
- We need the room cleared
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Afterwards
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, and you get the paperwork.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Test every different coating
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Plan around the closed rooms
Don’ts
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Materials, one by one
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
What we deal with in Hare Hatch
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings before plastering
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
In older homes in Hare Hatch, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
What your quote should include
- VAT, clearly stated
- What isn’t included
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
Also near Hare Hatch
Other services in Hare Hatch
Should you do it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Hare Hatch: your questions answered
Do you work near Wargrave station?
Yes. Wargrave station is about 1.4 miles west of Hare Hatch, and we cover both.
Do you come out to small villages like Hare Hatch?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings normally are not licensed.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
For businesses and landlords in Hare Hatch
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Hare Hatch, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
What happens
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible and bagged or wrapped. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Tell us about parking and access
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Related guides
Artex in Hare Hatch homes
Hare Hatch is about 4 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. In Hare Hatch, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We cover 35 places across Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 7 miles away.
For a school such as Robert Piggott CofE Infant School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Wargrave station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of RG10. From Bath Road, Tag Lane and Milley Lane or anywhere nearby, we can help. Nearby, we also cover The Holt (1 mile north-east), Kiln Green (1 mile north-east), Ruscombe (1 mile south-west), Twyford (1 mile south-west) and Waltham St Lawrence (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Reading (7 miles south-west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (6 miles south-west), Crowthorne (9 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Mark's Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hare Hatch include Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
- Nearby schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.3 miles west) and The Piggott School (1.3 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Queen Victoria pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site