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Artex Removal in Ruscombe
Artex removal in Ruscombe: textured coating testing and removal, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings already disturbed
Artex removal for Ruscombe
What affects the price in Ruscombe
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- The size of the job
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Access to the area
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- Street parking nearby
- How we’d reach it
- Labels, if any
- An overall view
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Artex removal near Ruscombe
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped. People often contact us about coatings damaged by leaks and ceilings before skimming, including swirl patterns, coated plasterboard and Artex ceilings.
In a village like Ruscombe, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Location
- Ruscombe (RG10)
- Area hub
- Wokingham
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
What’s in and what’s out:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- 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’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
What we deal with in Ruscombe
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
Typical jobs in Ruscombe include:
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings already disturbed
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Older homes across Ruscombe may have coatings added during past renovations.
What to look for in a quote
- The documents you’ll receive
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- VAT, clearly stated
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
Common questions in Ruscombe
Do you work near Twyford station?
Yes. Twyford station is about 0.5 miles south-west of Ruscombe, and we cover both.
How far is Ruscombe from London?
Ruscombe is about 33 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
Generally you can use other rooms: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings typically are not licensed.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Only once you know it’s clear. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote after testing.
What it might be made of
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Also near Ruscombe
Other services in Ruscombe
DIY and asbestos
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
How it works
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, with no sanding or dry scraping. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there is no confusion.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Mention any parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will advise.
Helpful guides
Textured ceilings in Ruscombe
Ruscombe is about 3 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. We work across Ruscombe and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Ruscombe is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 6 miles away.
For rented flats close to Twyford station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. For a school such as Polehampton Church of England Junior School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Artex jobs anywhere in RG10 start with the postcode and some photos. Local streets include London Road, Milton Way and Highgrove Place; we cover every one. With the A3032 close by, Ruscombe is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover Twyford (1 mile south-west), Hare Hatch (1 mile north-east), Charvil (1 mile west), Whistley Green (1 mile south) and The Holt (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Reading (6 miles south-west), Wokingham (5 miles south), Woodley (3 miles south-west), Earley (5 miles south-west), Crowthorne (8 miles south) and Lower Earley (5 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.9 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Alder Moors and Weycock Hill.
- Nearby schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (0.9 miles north-west) and The Piggott School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Golden Cross pub (under half a mile south-west)
What happens next
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Once we are done:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- File the test result and waste note
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Keep pets away
Things not to do
Test before the builders arrive.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Options to consider in Ruscombe
Plastering over it is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why choose us
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Domestic and commercial work
- Accredited laboratory results
Read how we quote or the cost guide.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site