Wokingham · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Hungerford, Wokingham
Artex removal for properties in Hungerford and Wokingham: Artex removal, with testing first.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Need Artex removal in Hungerford?
Textured ceilings in Hungerford
Hungerford is about 4 miles east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Anywhere in Hungerford, just send the postcode. Hungerford is one of 35 places in Wokingham where we work. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 7 miles away.
If you’re refurbishing flats near Twyford station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of RG10. Streets in the area include Hungerford Lane and Wicks Lane, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Other places close to Hungerford we cover include Shurlock Row (1 mile east), Waltham St Lawrence (1 mile north), Hurst (2 miles south-west), Whistley Green (2 miles west) and Ruscombe (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Reading (7 miles west), Wokingham (4 miles south), Woodley (4 miles west), Earley (5 miles south-west), Crowthorne (6 miles south) and Lower Earley (5 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Wokingham Hospital (4 miles south). Open spaces near Hungerford include Lavells Lake and South Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Public House (0.5 miles north)
About our artex removal in Hungerford
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. From ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and coatings in the way of electrical work, we cover Artex ceilings, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes.
Rural homes near Hungerford have often been altered over generations, 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.
- Location
- Hungerford (RG10)
- Area hub
- Wokingham
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Hungerford must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
How it works
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
Getting a price
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- How many samples are needed
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How easy it is to reach
- The size of the job
Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Sending photos
Photos often save us a visit:
- Street parking nearby
- An overall view
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A rough size or measurement
You’ll get a written quote. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
Afterwards
The surface is left ready for making good.
A few practical points:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep pets out of the work area
Avoid these
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
What it might be made of
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Where asbestos turns up
Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings scraped during DIY
A school like Waltham St Lawrence Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Comparing quotes
- What paperwork you get
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
Your questions about Artex removal in Hungerford
Do you cover Hungerford and the area around Twyford station?
Yes. Twyford station is about 2.1 miles west of Hungerford, and we cover both.
Do older homes in Hungerford have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Hungerford may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Do you cover Hungerford?
Yes, we do: our area includes Hungerford and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. We will give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Places near Hungerford
What’s included, and what is not
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site