West Berkshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Lower Green, West Berkshire
Any pre-2000 building in Lower Green may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers Artex removal, with testing first.
- Ceilings coming down
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Artex removal in Lower Green
Your questions about Artex removal in Lower Green
Do textured ceilings in Lower Green homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do you cover small places like Lower Green?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it first, and record that it’s there.
Artex removal in Lower Green
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. Typical jobs include coatings in the way of electrical work and ceilings before skimming, involving Artex ceilings, stipple finishes and coated plasterboard.
Rural homes near Lower Green have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Location
- Lower Green (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Lower Green
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, so they may start to flake.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Kintbury station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Comparing quotes
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- The scope of the job, in writing
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Lower Green properties and textured coatings
Lower Green is about 7 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Wherever your property is in Lower Green, tell us the postcode and what you need. Lower Green is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Lower Green to Reading (23 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Inkpen Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. Older homes across Lower Green may have coatings added during past renovations.
Wherever your property is in RG17, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Craven Road, Weavers Lane and Bitham Lane; we cover every one. Other places close to Lower Green we cover include Inkpen (1 mile east), Upper Green (1 mile south-east), Inkpen Common (1 mile east), Hell Corner (2 miles east) and Kintbury (2 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Newbury (7 miles east), Thatcham (10 miles east), Speenhamland (7 miles east), Hungerford (3 miles north-west), Lambourn (9 miles north) and Shaw (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Hamstead Marshall 3 (4.2 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Local schools include John O'Gaunt School (2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old Craven Arms (under half a mile north-west)
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How it works
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’s no confusion.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
Helpful guides
What’s included, and what isn’t
What’s in and what’s out:
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- We need the room cleared
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
What affects the price in Lower Green
What drives the price:
- What the material is and its state
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Disposal costs
- Location, parking and any London charges
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Sending photos
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Where we could park
- Cracks or breaks
- Labels, if any
- A wide shot showing where the material is
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Can I do it myself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Afterwards
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Keep pets away
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
Avoid these
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Test before the builders arrive.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site