Reading · England
Artex Removal for Kidmore End
Found something that might be asbestos in Kidmore End? Our service covers Artex removal, with testing first, with clear advice at each step.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings before skimming
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Asbestos help in Kidmore End
Artex removal near Kidmore End
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through, which is why testing first matters in Kidmore End. Whether it’s structural work through coated ceilings and ceilings due for plastering or skimming, we cover stipple finishes, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard.
Rural homes near Kidmore End have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Where
- Kidmore End (RG4)
- County
- Reading
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about Artex removal in Kidmore End
Is asbestos common in Kidmore End homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Kidmore End can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do textured ceilings in Kidmore End homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can I just skim over it?
You can, if it’s intact: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Don’t sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Can I stay at home while you work?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many do not. The only way to know is to test a sample.
Do you cover Kidmore End?
Yes, Kidmore End is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Why people call us in Kidmore End
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Older homes across Kidmore End may have coatings added during past renovations.
Comparing quotes
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Which areas and materials are covered
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
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Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- The type of material and its condition
- How much there is
- Parking and access charges
- Licensed or non-licensed
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- How we’d reach it
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Each job is priced individually. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
What happens
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
How to get a quote
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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Choosing the right option
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why people choose us
- Work done to the regulations
- Reports and results you can share
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Houses, flats and business premises
Read how we quote or the cost guide.
Textured ceilings in Kidmore End
Kidmore End is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Kidmore End is within our Reading area, whatever the size of the job. We cover 34 places across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
Non-domestic buildings like Kidmore End Church of England Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. For rented flats close to Tilehurst station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
This part of Reading takes in RG4, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on Butlers Orchard, Coopers Pightle and Wood Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover include Sonning Common (1 mile north-east), Peppard Hill (1 mile north), Kingwood Common (2 miles north), Rotherfield Peppard (2 miles north-east) and Shepherd's Green (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Norcot (4 miles south), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (7 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (3.4 miles south) and Battle Hospital (3.4 miles south). The countryside around Kidmore End includes Sonning Hill and Hartslock.
- Nearby schools include Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (0.5 miles north-east) and The Warwick School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Pack Horse Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
What we do and do not cover
We are upfront about what’s included:
- 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
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
Doing it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site