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Artex Removal for Harpsden Bottom
Artex removal in Harpsden Bottom, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Textured walls before a refit
- Loft conversions
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After the job
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Going forward:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Photos help us quote
What to avoid
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Artex removal in Harpsden Bottom
If your renovation in Harpsden Bottom involves textured ceilings, get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. Typical materials include stipple finishes, coated plasterboard and Artex ceilings, and typical jobs are ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and rented homes refurbished between tenants.
Village homes like those in Harpsden Bottom have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Area
- Harpsden Bottom (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and don’t cover
The usual limits are:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we see
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
Why people call us in Harpsden Bottom
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
In older properties, we often see:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings before plastering
If you’re refurbishing flats near Henley-On-Thames station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Questions to ask before you book
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Suitable insurance for the work
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Harpsden Bottom properties and textured coatings
Harpsden Bottom is about 4 miles north-east of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. If your Artex job is in Harpsden Bottom, let us know about access. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 6 miles away.
In older homes in Harpsden Bottom, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Non-domestic buildings like Gillotts School should already have records of any textured coatings.
For Artex jobs in RG9, just send the postcode and a few photos. Nearby, we also cover Harpsden (1 mile east), Henley-on-Thames (1 mile north-east), Shiplake Cross (2 miles south-east), Binfield Heath (2 miles south) and Lower Assendon (2 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Didcot (15 miles north-west), Benson (11 miles north-west), Chinnor (12 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (11 miles north-west) and Little Heath (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Berkshire Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Frazer Nash Archives (1 mile north-east). The countryside around Harpsden Bottom includes Hurley Chalk Pit and Sonning Hill.
- Local schools include Valley Road School (0.6 miles north) and Rupert House School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Saracen's Head pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Options to consider in Harpsden Bottom
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
How we work in Harpsden Bottom
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Domestic and commercial work
- Records for your files
- Waste paperwork for every removal
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Doing it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
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What else we do in Harpsden Bottom
Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How easy it is to reach
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Material and condition
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Helping us quote
Photo tips:
- An idea of size
- Damaged areas
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
FAQs for Harpsden Bottom
Do you work near Henley-On-Thames station?
Yes. Henley-On-Thames station is about 1.1 miles north-east of Harpsden Bottom, and we cover both.
Is asbestos common in Harpsden Bottom homes?
Any home in Harpsden Bottom built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote once we know what it contains.
How do I get a quote?
Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will advise for each room.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
How we work
Our team wears protective equipment, and the room stays closed. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- 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 is what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Getting a price
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Helpful guides
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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