West Berkshire · England
Artex Removal for Inkpen
Buildings in Inkpen built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Artex removal in Inkpen
Artex removal for Inkpen properties
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. A small sample tells you which you have, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. We often deal with Artex ceilings, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard, and people normally contact us about textured walls before a refit and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights.
Village homes like those in Inkpen have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Area
- Inkpen (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
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How we price Artex removal
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- The category of work
- The size of the job
- Travel and parking
- The number of samples or the size of the building
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- Approximate dimensions
- How we’d reach it
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Labels, if any
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
Weighing up your options
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why people choose us
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Work done to the regulations
See how we quote and our cost guide.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
If you run a business from older premises in Inkpen, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
How it works
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. The work area is kept clear while we are working.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- 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
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Mention any parking restrictions
How to get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
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Good to know
Before booking, note that:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
Questions from Inkpen
Is the Artex in my Inkpen home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you cover Inkpen and the area around Kintbury station?
Yes. Kintbury station is about 1.9 miles north-east of Inkpen, and we cover both.
Is my textured ceiling in Inkpen asbestos?
Not every coating does: many coatings are asbestos-free. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote once we know what it contains.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
What we deal with in Inkpen
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
These are some of the things we deal with in Inkpen:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings before plastering
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
For rented flats close to Kintbury station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- If the price includes VAT
- What is not included
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
Looking after things afterwards
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- File the test result and waste note
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Give us room sizes
- Photos help us quote
Don’ts
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Test before the builders arrive.
Artex in Inkpen homes
Inkpen is about 6 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. For Artex jobs in Inkpen, tell us about parking and access. Inkpen is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Inkpen to Reading (about 22 miles away).
A school like Inkpen Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. Older homes across Inkpen may have coatings added during past renovations.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the RG17 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Folly Road, Post Office Road and Robins Hill, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Neighbouring places we cover include Inkpen Common (1 mile south-east), Upper Green (1 mile south), Hell Corner (1 mile east), Lower Green (1 mile west) and Kintbury (2 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Newbury (6 miles east), Thatcham (9 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles east), Hungerford (3 miles north-west), Lambourn (9 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles east).
A little further out are Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Crown and Garter pub (0.5 miles south-east)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site