West Berkshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Oare, West Berkshire
Worried about asbestos in Oare? We provide testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, explained in plain English.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Need Artex removal in Oare?
What affects the price in Oare
Our quotes take into account:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- What the material is and its state
- Disposal costs
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Sending photos
Photos often save us a visit:
- Cracks or breaks
- How we’d reach it
- An idea of size
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Artex removal in Oare
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation, which is why testing first matters in Oare. Typical jobs include loft conversions and coatings scraped during DIY, including stipple finishes, textured walls and Artex ceilings.
In a village like Oare, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Area
- Oare (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Oare
Do you work on properties in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
How far is Oare from London?
We cover Oare, about 51 miles from central London.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both work; it depends on the room. We’ll explain the options.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. We’ll give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Artex in Oare homes
Oare is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Oare contact us for Artex jobs. We work in 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
For a school such as Hermitage Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. Older homes across Oare may have coatings added during past renovations. Parts of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Oare, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Wherever your property is in RG18, Artex removal is available. Local streets include Manor Lane and Old Street; we cover every one. If your property is just outside Oare, we also cover Little Hungerford (1 mile south-east), Hermitage (1 mile south), Wellhouse (1 mile south-east), Longlane (1 mile south) and Curridge (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Newbury (5 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hampstead Norris Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Snelsmore Common.
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (0.8 miles south)
For businesses and landlords in Oare
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
After the job
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Test every different coating
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Keep pets away
Avoid these
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Which option is right?
What are the options for Artex? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is typically best. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why us?
- Accredited laboratory results
- Records for your files
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Doing it yourself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Limits to be aware of
Before booking, note that:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Other services in Oare
What happens
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- 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
Getting ready
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Mention any parking restrictions
Getting a price
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
What we deal with in Oare
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Ceilings coming down
- Loft conversions
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
For rented flats close to Newbury Racecourse station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Before booking anyone
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Any exclusions
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- The method and controls
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site