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Artex Removal in Plastow Green
Artex removal across Plastow Green, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Artex removal in Plastow Green
Artex removal in Plastow Green
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, across Plastow Green. Typical jobs include ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and extensions that cut into ceilings, including swirl patterns, coated ceiling roses and textured walls.
In towns and villages like Plastow Green, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Plastow Green (RG19)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Plastow Green
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, so they may start to flake.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Ceilings before skimming
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Walls before tiling
- Damaged or cracked coatings
For rented flats close to Thatcham station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Comparing quotes
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- If the price includes VAT
Prices and what affects them
Our quotes take into account:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The quantity or area
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- What the material is and its state
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- Where we could park
- Damaged areas
- The access route
- Labels, if any
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Textured ceilings in Plastow Green
Plastow Green is about 4 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Plastow Green, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. Plastow Green is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
Older homes across Plastow Green may have coatings added during past renovations. Non-domestic buildings like Cheam School should already have records of any textured coatings.
We cover Artex jobs across the RG19 postcode area. Other places close to Plastow Green we cover include Goose Hill (1 mile north-east), Mill Green (1 mile north), Headley (1 mile north-west), Fair Oak (1 mile east) and Ashford Hill (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (5 miles north-west), Thatcham (4 miles north), Burghfield Common (8 miles north-east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.4 miles north-west) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Ladle Hill and Thatcham Reed Beds.
Common questions in Plastow Green
Do you work near Thatcham station?
Yes. Thatcham station is about 2.9 miles north of Plastow Green, and we cover both.
How far is Plastow Green from London?
Plastow Green is about 50 miles from central London, well within our area.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Do you work in Plastow Green?
We do: our area includes Plastow Green and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Step by step
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Find any old asbestos reports
Ask for a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
Related guides
Responsibilities for owners
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
If you run a business from older premises in Plastow Green, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Weighing up your options
Plastering over it avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Why us?
- Accredited laboratory results
- Clear advice on your options
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Quotes that spell out the scope
See how we quote or our cost guide.
A closer look at the materials
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
What happens next
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Send photos of the coatings
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Don’ts
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
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More for properties in Plastow Green
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site