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Asbestos Artex Removal in Highclere, West Berkshire
Looking for Artex removal in Highclere? We work across Highclere and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Artex removal near Highclere
Highclere questions
Do you cover Highclere and the area around Newbury station?
Yes. Newbury station is about 4.3 miles north-east of Highclere, and we cover both.
Do you cover Highclere from London?
Highclere is about 56 miles from central London, well within our area.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. To do that, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
About our artex removal in Highclere
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Highclere. Typical jobs include coatings in the way of electrical work and structural work through coated ceilings, involving stipple finishes, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings.
Village homes like those in Highclere have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Highclere (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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Also in Highclere
Typical Artex jobs in Highclere
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings already disturbed
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings before skimming
If your home is one of the older properties in Highclere, near Church of St Michael Archangel or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Comparing quotes
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
What affects the price in Highclere
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- What the material is and its state
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How many samples are needed
- Parking and access charges
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Visible markings
- Street parking nearby
- A close-up from a safe distance
Send us the address in Highclere, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Highclere properties and textured coatings
Highclere is about 4 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. For Artex jobs in Highclere, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Highclere is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 19 miles away.
If you are refurbishing a rental near Newbury station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Non-domestic buildings like Woolton Hill Junior School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
We carry out Artex jobs all over RG20 and the streets around it. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Tubb's Lane, Arkwright Close and Coombe Corner. Neighbouring places we cover include Penwood (1 mile north-east), Woolton Hill (1 mile north), Hollington (1 mile south-west), Enborne Row (2 miles north) and Wash Water (2 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Newbury (4 miles north-east), Thatcham (6 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-east), Hungerford (8 miles north-west) and Lambourn (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Newbury Castle (3.9 miles north) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Highclere includes Audrey's Meadow and Sidown Hill.
- Local schools include The Clere School (2.3 miles east)
Good to know
What’s in and what’s out:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- We need the room cleared
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Options to consider in Highclere
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Why people choose us
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Covering London and the South East
- Domestic and commercial work
See how we quote and the cost guide.
A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Step by step
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking and access
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Responsibilities for owners
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Highclere, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
- 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