West Berkshire · England
Artex Removal in Silchester
Worried about asbestos in Silchester? We provide textured coating testing and removal, explained in plain English.
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Rented flats before redecoration
Need Artex removal in Silchester?
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- The size of the job
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Material and condition
- Location, parking and any London charges
Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
What to photograph
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A rough size or measurement
- Where we could park
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Every job is quoted in writing. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Artex removal for Silchester properties
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry. Common materials are coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns, and typical jobs are ceilings before plastering and rented homes refurbished between tenants.
Village homes like those in Silchester have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Where
- Silchester (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Afterwards
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
Once we’re done:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets away
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
What to avoid
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
What we deal with in Silchester
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Textured walls before a refit
Non-domestic buildings like Silchester Church of England Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings.
Questions to ask before you book
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What paperwork you get
- Whether VAT is included
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you manage or own a block in Silchester, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Silchester must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
The process
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
How to prepare
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Clear the way to the work area
How to get a quote
For 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.
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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. Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
How we work in Silchester
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Across London and the South East
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Artex removal around Silchester
Silchester is about 2 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Silchester is within our West Berkshire area, for Artex jobs of every size. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 8 miles away.
If you’re refurbishing flats near Bramley (Hants) station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. If your home is one of the older properties in Silchester, near Saint Luke's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Anywhere in RG7, we can help with Artex removal. Local streets include Little London Road, Romans Field and Dukes Ride; we cover every one. Close by, we cover Pamber Heath (1 mile north-west), Aldermaston Soke (1 mile north-west), Old Warren (2 miles north-west), Little London (2 miles south) and Pamber Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (4 miles north-east), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles north-east) and Calcot (6 miles north).
A little further out are Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.1 miles south) and Calleva Museum (within half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake.
FAQs for Silchester
Do older homes in Silchester have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you come out to small villages like Silchester?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
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.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site