West Berkshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Longlane, West Berkshire
Artex removal in Longlane, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Artex removal for Longlane
Artex removal in Longlane
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Whether it’s rented flats before redecoration and ceilings before plastering, we cover coated plasterboard, stipple finishes and swirl patterns.
Village homes like those in Longlane have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Location
- Longlane (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Textured ceilings in Longlane
Longlane is about 3 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Longlane is within our West Berkshire area, whatever the size of the job. We work in 155 places across West Berkshire. We work right across the region, from Longlane to Reading (13 miles away).
A school like Curridge Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. If your home is one of the older properties in Longlane, near Holy Trinity or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Parts of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Longlane; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We cover Artex jobs across the RG18 postcode area. That could mean a property on Sandy Close, Long Lane and Curridge Piece or the roads around them. For properties just outside Longlane, we cover Curridge (1 mile west), Hermitage (1 mile north-east), Wellhouse (1 mile east), Oare (1 mile north) and Little Hungerford (1 mile north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Newbury (4 miles south-west), Thatcham (3 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-west), Hungerford (10 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.7 miles south) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Longlane includes Snelsmore Common.
- Pubs nearby include The Bunk Inn (0.5 miles west)
What we deal with in Longlane
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Landlord refurbishments
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
For rented flats close to Newbury Racecourse station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Comparing quotes
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether the job needs notifying
- What paperwork you get
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
Doing it yourself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Responsibilities for owners
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
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.
How we work
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible and bagged or wrapped. It helps if we can park nearby.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Dig out previous surveys
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
How to get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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After the job
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Some practical advice:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Each different coating needs testing
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Clear the rooms before the work
Avoid these
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
What’s included, and what is not
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we deal with
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
What else we do in Longlane
Longlane: your questions answered
Do you cover small places like Longlane?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is asbestos common in Longlane homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Longlane may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
Generally you can use other rooms: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, so we quote after testing.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
What affects the price in Longlane
What drives the price:
- How easy it is to reach
- Disposal costs
- The survey scope
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The parking area
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
A closer look at the materials
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site