West Berkshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Speenhamland, West Berkshire
Buildings in Speenhamland built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers textured coating testing and removal.
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
Artex removal for Speenhamland
Artex removal in Speenhamland
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. A small sample tells you which you have, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. Whether it’s flaking textured ceilings and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed, we deal with swirl patterns, stipple finishes and textured walls and more.
Homes in towns and villages like Speenhamland may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so each type needs testing. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Where
- Speenhamland (RG14, RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Doing it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
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Other services in Speenhamland
Why people call us in Speenhamland
Older coatings are often painted over many times, so age is hard to judge.
In older properties, we often see:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings coming down
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
A school like Speenhamland School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
Before you book anyone
- The documents you will receive
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
Common questions in Speenhamland
Do you cover Speenhamland from London?
We cover Speenhamland, about 53 miles from central London.
Do you cover Speenhamland and the area around Newbury station?
Yes. Newbury station is about 0.7 miles south of Speenhamland, and we cover both.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will advise for each room.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
You can, if it’s intact: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
What happens next
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
A few practical points:
- Send photos of the coatings
- File the test result and waste note
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets out of the work area
What to avoid
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Options to consider in Speenhamland
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Why choose us
- No removal until we know what it is
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Accredited laboratory results
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
For businesses and landlords in Speenhamland
If you manage or own a block in Speenhamland, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Textured ceilings in Speenhamland
Speenhamland is about 1 mile north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Speenhamland contact us for Artex jobs about all kinds of jobs. We work in 155 places in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Speenhamland to Reading (about 15 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing flats near Newbury station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. In older homes in Speenhamland, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of RG14 and RG20. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Park Lane, Shaw Road and Bear Lane, wherever it is in Speenhamland. Speenhamland is on the A4, so it’s easy for us to reach. We also carry out Artex jobs in Shaw (1 mile east), Donnington (1 mile north), Speen (1 mile west), Bagnor (1 mile west) and Stockcross (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in Thatcham (3 miles east), Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east) and Lambourn (11 miles north-west). Being one of West Berkshire’s larger places, Speenhamland has buildings from every era.
Well-known places in the area include Donnington Castle (1 mile north-west) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (under half a mile south). The countryside around Speenhamland includes Rack Marsh.
- Schools near Speenhamland include Trinity School (0.5 miles north-east) and Trinity School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The High Horse pub (less than half a mile south-east)
What happens
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible and bagged or wrapped. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Getting ready
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Tell us about parking and access
Get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
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Materials we deal with
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
What affects the price in Speenhamland
Every quote reflects:
- Disposal costs
- The quantity or area
- How many samples are needed
- What the material is and its state
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Photos that help
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Cracks or breaks
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- How we’d reach it
- An overall view
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will recommend the right option.
- 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