West Berkshire · England
Artex Removal in Old Warren
Artex removal in Old Warren, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings coming down
Artex removal near Old Warren
Materials, one by one
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Artex removal in Old Warren
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. We often deal with swirl patterns, coated ceiling roses and textured walls, and people usually contact us about loft conversions and extensions and damaged or cracked coatings.
Rural homes near Old Warren have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- Old Warren (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Which option is right?
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding. Ask about the method and the waste. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why choose us
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Clear advice on your options
See how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Questions from Old Warren
Do textured ceilings in Old Warren homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you come out to small villages like Old Warren?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
How much does Artex removal cost in Old Warren?
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 checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is normally needed.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Good to know
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
Nearby places to Old Warren
How we price Artex removal
Prices vary with:
- Disposal costs
- The survey scope
- The size of the job
- How easy it is to reach
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Photos that help
What to photograph:
- A clear close-up
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Should you do it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Old Warren properties and textured coatings
Old Warren is about 2 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Wherever your property is in Old Warren, tell us the postcode and what you need. We work in all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire. Our area stretches from Old Warren to Reading (8 miles away).
Older homes across Old Warren may have coatings added during past renovations.
For Artex jobs in RG7, just send the postcode and a few photos. If your property is just outside Old Warren, we also cover Aldermaston Soke (1 mile south), Padworth Common (1 mile north), Pamber Heath (1 mile south), Padworth (1 mile north) and Silchester (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (9 miles west), Thatcham (6 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles north-east), Speenhamland (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles east) and Calcot (5 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Calleva Museum (1.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Old Warren include Hosehill Lake.
Step by step
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- 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
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the work area
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Getting a price
You’ll get a written quote. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
Helpful guides
Why people call us in Old Warren
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding, dry scraping or drilling releases fibres.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings damaged by DIY
If you are refurbishing flats near Aldermaston station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What your quote should include
- Any exclusions
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Whether the job needs notifying
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note