West Berkshire · England
Artex Removal for Shaw
Artex removal in Shaw and across West Berkshire: textured coating testing and removal.
- Loft conversions
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Asbestos help in Shaw
Artex removal near Shaw
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Shaw. Whether it’s ceilings before plastering and loft conversions, we deal with textured walls, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses and more.
In Shaw, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so each type needs testing. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Where
- Shaw (RG14, RG18)
- County
- West Berkshire
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens next
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Once we’re done:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Each different coating needs testing
Avoid these
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Textured ceilings in Shaw
Shaw is about 1 mile north-east of Newbury, in West Berkshire. For Artex jobs in Shaw, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Shaw is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we work. Our area stretches from Shaw to Reading (15 miles away).
A school like St Joseph's Catholic Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. If you’re refurbishing flats near Newbury Racecourse station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Anywhere in RG14 and RG18, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your property is on Park Lane, Shaw Road and Kiln Road or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the A4, Shaw is easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover Speenhamland (1 mile west), Donnington (1 mile north-west), Speen (1 mile west), Bagnor (2 miles west) and Stockcross (3 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east), Lambourn (12 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (11 miles east). Shaw is among the bigger towns we cover in West Berkshire, with every kind of building, from homes to workplaces.
A little further out are Donnington Castle (1.3 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1 mile east). Open spaces near Shaw include Audrey's Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Trinity School (under half a mile north-west) and Trinity School (under half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Cock Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Places near Shaw
Other services in Shaw
How it works
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
How to prepare
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Find any old asbestos reports
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
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Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- How easy it is to reach
- The survey scope
- Parking and access charges
- Licensed or non-licensed
Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Sending photos
Helpful photos:
- The parking area
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- An overall view
- Labels, if any
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Duty holders and landlords in Shaw
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Options to consider in Shaw
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
How we work in Shaw
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- No removal until we know what it is
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Shaw questions
Is asbestos common in Shaw homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Shaw can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Shaw from London?
We cover Shaw, about 53 miles from central London.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
Do you cover Shaw?
Yes, Shaw is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
Typically you can use other rooms: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
Can I do it myself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
The scope of Artex removal
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We need the room cleared
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Shaw
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, which can make them look newer than they are.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings coming down
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
In older homes in Shaw, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Questions to ask before booking
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- The documents you’ll receive
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note