West Berkshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Hell Corner, West Berkshire
Artex removal in Hell Corner: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Artex removal in Hell Corner
How we work
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- 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
Before we arrive
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Getting a price
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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Artex removal in Hell Corner
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. Whether it’s ceilings due for plastering or skimming and damaged or cracked coatings, we deal with swirl patterns, stipple finishes and textured walls.
Village homes like those in Hell Corner have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Area
- Hell Corner (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Towns and villages near Hell Corner
Other services in Hell Corner
Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Duty holders and landlords in Hell Corner
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Hell Corner: your questions answered
Is asbestos common in Hell Corner homes?
If your home in Hell Corner was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you come out to small villages like Hell Corner?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
What we do and do not cover
Before you book, note that:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We need the room cleared
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
What affects the price in Hell Corner
Prices vary with:
- How easy it is to reach
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Helping us quote
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Cracks or breaks
- Visible markings
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Afterwards
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
After we have finished:
- Photos help us quote
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Book your plasterer after removal
Don’ts
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Options to consider in Hell Corner
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. 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 Hell Corner
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Reports and results you can share
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Read how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Artex in Hell Corner homes
Hell Corner is about 6 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Hell Corner is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Hell Corner to Reading (about 21 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing flats near Kintbury station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Older homes across Hell Corner may have coatings added during past renovations.
Anywhere in RG17, Artex removal is available. We also carry out Artex jobs in Inkpen Common (1 mile west), Inkpen (1 mile west), Upper Green (1 mile south-west), Kintbury (2 miles north) and Lower Green (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (6 miles east), Thatcham (8 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles east), Hungerford (4 miles north-west), Lambourn (10 miles north) and Shaw (6 miles east).
A little further out are Hamstead Marshall 3 (2.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Hell Corner includes Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Crown and Garter pub (0.5 miles south-west)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note