West Berkshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in North Heath, West Berkshire
Artex removal in North Heath: textured coating testing and removal, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings already disturbed
Artex removal in North Heath
The process
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
How to get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will recommend the right option.
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Artex removal near North Heath
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. From landlord refurbishments and ceilings before skimming, we cover swirl patterns, coated plasterboard and stipple finishes.
In towns and villages like North Heath, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- North Heath (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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Afterwards
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Keeping things safe:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
Things not to do
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Test before the builders arrive.
Choosing the right option
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why us?
- Clear advice on your options
- Records for your files
- Clear written quotes
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Take a look at how we quote or the cost guide.
Artex in North Heath homes
North Heath is about 5 miles north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in North Heath, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. We work in 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from North Heath to Reading (about 16 miles away).
For a school such as Chieveley Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. If you are refurbishing a rental near Newbury station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. North Heath is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Artex jobs anywhere in RG20 start with the postcode and some photos. Other places close to North Heath we cover include Chieveley (1 mile east), Downend (1 mile north-east), Winterbourne (2 miles south), Leckhampstead (2 miles north-west) and Peasemore (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Newbury (5 miles south), Thatcham (6 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (13 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles south), Hungerford (9 miles south-west) and Calcot (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Donnington Castle (3.2 miles south) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.6 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Snelsmore Common.
- Pubs nearby include The Wheatsheaf pub (0.9 miles east)
What affects the price in North Heath
What drives the price:
- How many samples are needed
- How much waste there is
- Material and condition
- Access to the area
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Street parking nearby
- An idea of size
- A picture of the whole area
Each job is priced individually. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Materials, one by one
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
DIY and asbestos
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
North Heath: your questions answered
Do you work on properties in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you cover North Heath and the area around Newbury station?
Yes. Newbury station is about 4.8 miles south of North Heath, and we cover both.
Is my textured ceiling in North Heath asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many do not. A test will tell you.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Either can work: the right choice depends on the room. We will advise room by room.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
What’s included, and what is not
A few things to be aware of:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Responsibilities for owners
For managing agents and freeholders in North Heath, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site