Wokingham · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Newtown, Wokingham
Artex removal for Newtown: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
Artex removal near Newtown
About our artex removal in Newtown
Planning a renovation in Newtown with textured ceilings? Test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. We often deal with Artex ceilings, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard, and typical jobs are ceilings due for plastering or skimming and coatings damaged by DIY.
In Newtown, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so each type needs testing. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Newtown (RG1, RG6, RG4)
- Area hub
- Wokingham
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Also near Newtown
Other services in Newtown
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Limits to be aware of
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Newtown
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
After the job
File the result and the paperwork.
A few practical points:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Book your plasterer after removal
What to avoid
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The quantity or area
- The type of material and its condition
- How many samples are needed
- Waste quantity and disposal
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- An overall view
- An idea of size
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will advise.
FAQs for Newtown
Do you cover Newtown from London?
We cover Newtown, about 37 miles from central London.
Do you cover Newtown and the area around Reading station?
Yes. Reading station is about 1.1 miles west of Newtown, and we cover both.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Which option is right?
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
How we work in Newtown
- Clear written quotes
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
Artex removal around Newtown
Newtown is about 1 mile east of Reading, in Wokingham. Newtown is within our Wokingham area, for Artex jobs of every size. Newtown is one of 35 places in Wokingham we cover.
For a school such as New Town Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Reading station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the RG1, RG6 and RG4 postcode area. From Orts Road, Eldon Road and Amity Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Nearby, we also cover Lower Caversham (1 mile north-west), Reading (1 mile west), Earley (2 miles south-east), Caversham (2 miles north-west) and Play Hatch (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Wokingham (5 miles south-east), Crowthorne (9 miles south-east), Winnersh (3 miles south-east), Woosehill (5 miles south-east), Emmbrook (5 miles south-east) and Twyford (4 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in Wokingham, Newtown has buildings from every era.
Other landmarks nearby include The Oracle (1.1 miles west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Newtown includes Sonning Hill and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Local schools include Bulmershe College (within half a mile west) and Maiden Erlegh School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Fisherman's Cottage pub (within half a mile west)
- Local facilities include University of Reading library (1 mile south)
Typical Artex jobs in Newtown
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
These are some of the things we deal with in Newtown:
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings before plastering
- Loft conversions and extensions
If your home is one of the older properties in Newtown, near St John and St Stephen or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Questions to ask before you book
- The documents you will receive
- The scope of the job, in writing
- The method and controls
- Whether the job needs notifying
Step by step
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- 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
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Make sure we can get to the area
Getting a price
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site