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Artex Removal for Shinfield
Any pre-2000 building in Shinfield may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers textured coating testing and removal.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Loft conversions
Need Artex removal in Shinfield?
What affects the price in Shinfield
Every quote reflects:
- The category of work
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How much there is
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Sending photos
When you send photos, these help most:
- An idea of size
- A photo of the whole area
- Visible markings
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
You will get a written quote. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
About our artex removal in Shinfield
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole than to strip the coating. We’ll talk you through the options for your rooms in Shinfield. Typical materials include coated plasterboard, stipple finishes and Artex ceilings, and people typically contact us about ceilings before downlights go in and ceilings before plastering.
In towns and villages like Shinfield, textured ceilings are a common renovation find, and testing comes first. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Where
- Shinfield (RG2)
- County
- Reading
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and do not cover
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
The process
Our team wears protective equipment, and keep the room closed while we work. We’ll tell you when we’ve finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- 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 is what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Tell us about parking and access
- Dig out previous surveys
How to get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Choosing the right option
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
How we work in Shinfield
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Clear advice on your options
Take a look at how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Textured ceilings in Shinfield
Shinfield is about 3 miles south of Reading, in Reading. We cover Shinfield as part of Reading, whatever the size of the job. We work in 34 places across Reading.
For a school such as Shinfield Infant and Nursery School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. If you’re refurbishing flats near Reading Green Park station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
We cover Artex jobs across the RG2 postcode area. Local streets include Teal Grove, Songbird Close and Skylark Way; we cover every one. Close by, we cover Ryeish Green (1 mile south-west), Whitley Wood (1 mile north-west), Three Mile Cross (1 mile west), Great Lea Common (1 mile west) and Arborfield (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Caversham (5 miles north), Norcot (5 miles north-west), West Reading (4 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (3 miles south-east) and Caversham Heights (5 miles north). Shinfield is one of the larger places we cover in Reading, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
A little further out are Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.9 miles north-east) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.1 miles north). Open spaces near Shinfield include Longwater and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Shinfield include Oakbank (0.7 miles west) and Ryeish Green School (0.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Bell & Bottle pub (within half a mile south-east)
After the job
File the result and the paperwork.
Going forward:
- File the test result and waste note
- Each different coating needs testing
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Clear the rooms before the work
What to avoid
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Why people call us in Shinfield
Many trades want a test result first.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Loft conversions
- Coatings scraped during DIY
If your home is one of the older properties in Shinfield, near Church of St Mary the Virgin or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Comparing quotes
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- How fibres will be kept down
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Whether the job needs notifying
Common questions in Shinfield
How far is Shinfield from London?
We cover Shinfield, about 37 miles from central London.
Could my house in Shinfield contain asbestos?
Any home in Shinfield built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then ask for advice.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job.
How can I get a price?
Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Is my textured ceiling in Shinfield asbestos?
Not every coating does: many coatings are asbestos-free. A sample test tells you which you have.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
What else we do in Shinfield
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site