Wokingham · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Reading, Wokingham
Buildings in Reading built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Artex removal for Reading
Artex removal near Reading
If your renovation in Reading involves textured ceilings, get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. People often contact us about ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and ceilings before skimming, involving swirl patterns, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard.
In Reading, many people want rid of textured ceilings. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
Which option is right?
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why us?
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
See how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Towns and villages near Reading
Also in Reading
The process
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Find any old asbestos reports
Ask for a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
After we have finished in Reading
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Test every different coating
- Send photos of the coatings
- Empty the rooms in advance
Don’ts
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Test before the builders arrive.
How we price Artex removal
Every quote reflects:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Travel and parking
- How much there is
- How easy it is to reach
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Sending photos
Helpful photos:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Approximate dimensions
- The parking area
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Textured ceilings in Reading
Reading is about 38 miles west of London, in Wokingham. If your Artex job is in Reading, let us know about access when you get in touch. We work in 35 places across Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages.
For rented flats close to Reading West station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Older homes across Reading may have coatings added during past renovations.
Here we cover the RG6, RG31, RG1 and RG30 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Downshire Square, Market Way and Market Place, and Artex removal is available on all of them. You will find Reading on the A4 and A33, so it’s easy for us to reach. Other places close to Reading we cover include Coley Park (1 mile south-west), West Reading (1 mile north-west), Newtown (1 mile east), Lower Caversham (1 mile north-east) and Whitley (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Wokingham (6 miles south-east), Woodley (3 miles east), Crowthorne (9 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles south-east), Winnersh (4 miles east) and Woosehill (6 miles south-east). Reading is among the bigger towns we cover in Wokingham, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
Other landmarks nearby include The Oracle (less than half a mile north-east) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (0.8 miles east). The countryside around Reading includes Sonning Hill and Longwater.
- Nearby schools include Eurospeak Language School (0.5 miles north) and Kendrick School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Former Kennet Arms (under half a mile east)
- Other local spots include University of Reading library (1.5 miles south-east)
Where asbestos turns up
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
These come up again and again:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Landlord refurbishments
Non-domestic buildings like Coley Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings.
Before you book anyone
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- What paperwork you get
- How fibres will be kept down
- Whether the job needs notifying
DIY and asbestos
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
The scope of Artex removal
A few things to be aware of:
- We need the room cleared
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Reading questions
Is the Artex in my Reading home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you cover Reading and the area around Reading West station?
Yes. Reading West station is about 0.7 miles north-west of Reading, and we cover both.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
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.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. Often you can stay in other rooms.
Do you cover Reading?
Yes. We cover Reading and the surrounding area as part of Wokingham. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
How can I get a price?
Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site