Wokingham · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Holme Green, Wokingham
Buildings in Holme Green built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer textured coating testing and removal.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Loft conversions
- Landlord refurbishments
Artex removal near Holme Green
Artex removal for Holme Green properties
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Holme Green, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. We often deal with swirl patterns, stipple finishes and textured walls, and typical jobs are textured walls before a refit and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights.
Village homes like those in Holme Green have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Where
- Holme Green (RG40)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Should you do it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The type of material and its condition
- Disposal costs
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.
Sending photos
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Cracks or breaks
- Approximate dimensions
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A clear close-up
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
What happens
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Before we arrive
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Getting a price
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
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Common questions in Holme Green
Do you cover Holme Green from London?
We cover Holme Green, about 32 miles from central London.
Do you cover small places like Holme Green?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll explain the options.
Can I just skim over it?
It’s an option for an intact coating: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Don’t sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
How can I get a price?
Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Limits to be aware of
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials in Holme Green
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Looking after things afterwards
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Test every different coating
Things not to do
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Which option is right?
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Records for your files
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Artex in Holme Green homes
Holme Green is about 2 miles north of Crowthorne, in Wokingham. Homes, landlords and businesses in Holme Green contact us for Artex jobs about all kinds of jobs. We work in all 35 towns and villages across Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 8 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like Floreat Montague Park Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. If you’re refurbishing flats near Wokingham station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Wherever your property is in RG40, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover Gardeners Green (1 mile south-west), Barkham (3 miles west), California (3 miles south-west), Little Sandhurst (3 miles south) and Finchampstead (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Reading (8 miles north-west), Woodley (5 miles north-west), Earley (6 miles north-west), Lower Earley (5 miles north-west), Winnersh (4 miles north-west) and Newtown (7 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Pinewood Hospital (1.1 miles south-east) and The Lexicon (2.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Holme Green includes Heath Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
- Nearby schools include Wixenford School (0.7 miles west) and St Crispin's School (1 mile north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crooked Billet pub (under half a mile south)
What we deal with in Holme Green
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, which can make them crumble.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Older homes across Holme Green may have coatings added during past renovations.
What your quote should include
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- How fibres will be kept down
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
Towns and villages near Holme Green
Also in Holme Green
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site