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Asbestos Artex Removal in Kintbury, West Berkshire
Found something that might be asbestos in Kintbury? We provide Artex removal, with testing first, explained in plain English.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Landlord refurbishments
- Loft conversions
Artex removal for Kintbury
What affects the price in Kintbury
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- How much waste there is
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How much there is
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- The parking area
- Visible markings
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Artex removal in Kintbury
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Kintbury, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. Typical jobs include ceilings coming down and coatings scraped during DIY, including textured walls, stipple finishes and coated plasterboard.
Rural homes near Kintbury have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Where
- Kintbury (RG17)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The scope of Artex removal
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
FAQs for Kintbury
Do textured ceilings in Kintbury homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do you cover small places like Kintbury?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. To do that, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but do not sand it first, and record that it’s there.
Do you work in Kintbury?
Yes. We cover Kintbury and the surrounding area as part of West Berkshire. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
How we work
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Getting ready
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Dig out previous surveys
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.
Related guides
Can I do it myself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
What happens next
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Test every different coating
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Photos help us quote
What to avoid
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Towns and villages near Kintbury
More for properties in Kintbury
Typical Artex jobs in Kintbury
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, which can make them look newer than they are.
These are some of the things we deal with in Kintbury:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings coming down
For rented flats close to Kintbury station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Questions to ask before you book
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Whether VAT is included
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
Choosing the right option
A low price may mean shortcuts. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Why us?
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Kintbury properties and textured coatings
Kintbury is about 5 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. In Kintbury, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Kintbury is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we work. Our area stretches from Kintbury to Reading (about 21 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Kintbury, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. A school like Kintbury St Mary's C.E. Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Wherever your property is in RG17, Artex removal is available. Streets in the area include Station Road, High Street and Morrish Grove, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Nearby, we also cover Hell Corner (2 miles south), Inkpen (2 miles south-west), Inkpen Common (2 miles south), Lower Green (2 miles south-west) and Upper Green (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (5 miles east), Thatcham (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles east), Hungerford (3 miles west), Lambourn (8 miles north-west) and Shaw (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Hamstead Marshall 3 (2.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Inkpen Hill and Kintbury Newt Ponds.
- Nearby, you will find Prince of Wales pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note