West Berkshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Hyde End, West Berkshire
Artex removal across Hyde End, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings already disturbed
Need Artex removal in Hyde End?
What it might be made of
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Artex removal for Hyde End properties
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. Whether it’s extensions that cut into ceilings and damaged or cracked coatings, we deal with coated ceiling roses, textured walls and stipple finishes.
In a village like Hyde End, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Hyde End (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Doing it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Options to consider in Hyde End
Testing first can save a lot: a clear result means normal methods. Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Why people choose us
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
See how we quote or the cost guide.
The scope of Artex removal
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
What happens
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there is no confusion.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Warn neighbours if needed
Get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
Helpful guides
Afterwards
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Give us room sizes
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- File the test result and waste note
- Empty the rooms in advance
Don’ts
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
FAQs for Hyde End
Do you work near Midgham station?
Yes, we cover Hyde End and the area towards Midgham station, about 2.1 miles north-east.
Is asbestos common in Hyde End homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Is my textured ceiling in Hyde End asbestos?
Not every coating does: many coatings are asbestos-free. A sample test tells you which you have.
Can I stay at home while you work?
Generally you can use other rooms: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Textured ceilings in Hyde End
Hyde End is about 3 miles south-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Hyde End is within our West Berkshire area, for Artex jobs of every size. Hyde End is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Hyde End to Reading (11 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Hyde End, near Church of St Peter or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. A school like Brimpton C.E. Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Wherever your property is in RG7, we can help with Artex removal. Neighbouring places we cover include Crookham (1 mile north-west), Goose Hill (1 mile south-west), Ashford Hill (1 mile south), Mill Green (2 miles west) and Fair Oak (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Newbury (5 miles west), Thatcham (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles north-west), Hungerford (14 miles west) and Spencers Wood (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.1 miles west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Hyde End includes Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Nearby schools include The Hurst School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Travellers Friend pub (0.9 miles west)
Typical Artex jobs in Hyde End
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
These are some of the things we deal with in Hyde End:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
For rented flats close to Midgham station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, clearly stated
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- What paperwork you get
Nearby places to Hyde End
More for properties in Hyde End
For landlords, agents and businesses
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site