West Berkshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Speen, West Berkshire
Any pre-2000 building in Speen may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers Artex removal, with testing first.
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
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Artex removal for Speen properties
If your renovation in Speen involves textured ceilings, test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. From ceilings before downlights go in and loft conversions and extensions, we cover swirl patterns, coated plasterboard and coated ceiling roses and more.
In a village like Speen, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Area
- Speen (RG14, RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and the room stays closed. The work area is kept clear while we’re working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Clear the way to the work area
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Getting a price
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Weighing up your options
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why choose us
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Clear written quotes
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Read how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Our quotes take into account:
- The category of work
- How much there is
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Location, parking and any London charges
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A photo of the whole area
- The access route
- The parking area
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
The scope of Artex removal
What’s in and what’s out:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Nearby places to Speen
What else we do in Speen
Responsibilities for owners
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
What happens next
The surface is left ready for making good.
Keeping things safe:
- Photos help us quote
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Test every different coating
Avoid these
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Test before the builders arrive.
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Doing it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
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.
Speen properties and textured coatings
Speen is about 1 mile north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Speen is within our West Berkshire area, whatever the size of the job. Speen is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Speen to Reading (about 16 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery should already have records of any textured coatings. If you’re refurbishing flats near Newbury station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Here we cover the RG14 and RG20 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Bath Road, Pound Lane and Speen Lane. For properties just outside Speen, we cover Bagnor (1 mile north), Speenhamland (1 mile east), Donnington (1 mile north-east), Stockcross (1 mile north-west) and Shaw (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Thatcham (4 miles east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Hungerford (7 miles west), Calcot (13 miles east), Lambourn (11 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (1.1 miles east) and Donnington Castle (1.1 miles north). Within reach you will find Rack Marsh.
- Schools near Speen include St Bartholomew's School (1.1 miles south-east) and St Bartholomew's School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Starting Gate pub (0.5 miles north-east)
Questions from Speen
Is the Artex in my Speen home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Do you come out to small villages like Speen?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Can I just skim over it?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Only once you know it’s clear. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note