West Berkshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Hollington, West Berkshire
Any pre-2000 building in Hollington may contain asbestos. We offer Artex removal, with testing first.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings coming down
Artex removal for Hollington
FAQs for Hollington
Could my house in Hollington contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Hollington can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Hollington and the area around Kintbury station?
Yes. Kintbury station is about 4.9 miles north-west of Hollington, and we cover both.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We will give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
Artex removal near Hollington
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. People often contact us about structural work through coated ceilings and coatings damaged by leaks, including textured walls, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns.
Village homes like those in Hollington have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Area
- Hollington (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price Artex removal
Prices vary with:
- The type of material and its condition
- How easy it is to reach
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Location, parking and any London charges
Doing several things in one visit can help, 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:
- Street parking nearby
- A rough size or measurement
- The access route
- Cracks or breaks
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Good to know
So you know what to expect:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- 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
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
Materials, one by one
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
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What happens
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked before the seals come down. 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 talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Dig out previous surveys
- Clear the way to the work area
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
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Looking after things afterwards
File the result and the paperwork.
To avoid problems in future:
- Test every different coating
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Keep the results and paperwork
Things not to do
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Where asbestos turns up
Many trades want a test result first.
In older properties, we often see:
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Walls before tiling
If your home is one of the older properties in Hollington, near Church of St Thomas or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Before booking anyone
- Any exclusions
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- What paperwork you get
- The scope of the job, in writing
Doing 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.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Artex removal around Hollington
Hollington is about 5 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Wherever your property is in Hollington, tell us the postcode and what you need. We cover all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 20 miles away.
A school like St Thomas' Church of England Infant School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. If you are refurbishing a rental near Kintbury station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Artex jobs anywhere in RG20 start with the postcode and some photos. Other places close to Hollington we cover include Highclere (1 mile north-east), Woolton Hill (2 miles north-east), Penwood (2 miles north-east), Ball Hill (2 miles north) and Enborne Row (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Newbury (5 miles north-east), Thatcham (8 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (15 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles north-east), Hungerford (7 miles north-west) and Lambourn (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Newbury Castle (4.2 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Kintbury Newt Ponds and Pilot Hill.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note