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Artex Removal in Spencers Wood
Artex removal in Spencers Wood and across West Berkshire: textured coating testing and removal, with written paperwork.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
Artex removal in Spencers Wood
Afterwards
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
To avoid problems in future:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Avoid these
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Test before the builders arrive.
Artex removal near Spencers Wood
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. From rented flats before redecoration and ceilings due for plastering or skimming, we deal with coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and swirl patterns and more.
In places like Spencers Wood, textured ceilings are a common renovation find, and testing comes first. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Location
- Spencers Wood (RG7, RG2)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Typical Artex jobs in Spencers Wood
Many trades want a test result first.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Textured walls before a refit
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
For a school such as Oakbank, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Comparing quotes
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What category of work it is
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Textured ceilings in Spencers Wood
Spencers Wood is about 4 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. Wherever your property is in Spencers Wood, tell us the postcode and what you need. Spencers Wood is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover.
In older homes in Spencers Wood, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. If you’re refurbishing flats near Reading Green Park station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG7 and RG2, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. From The Square, Green End Close and Salmon Close or anywhere nearby, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover include Grazeley (1 mile west), Swallowfield (1 mile south), Beech Hill (2 miles south-west), Riseley (2 miles south) and Arborfield Cross (3 miles east). We also cover nearby towns such as Newbury (15 miles west), Thatcham (12 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles west), Speenhamland (15 miles west), Calcot (5 miles north-west) and Shaw (15 miles west). As one of the bigger places in West Berkshire, Spencers Wood has buildings from every era.
A little further out are Beaumys Castle (1.4 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.9 miles north). Within reach you will find Longwater and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Spencers Wood include Ryeish Green School (0.6 miles north) and Lambs Lane Primary School (0.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Farriers Arms (under half a mile north-west)
Duty holders and landlords in Spencers Wood
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Your options compared
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Why choose us
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Domestic and commercial work
Read how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Can I do it myself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
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.
What we do and don’t cover
To be clear about the scope:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We need the room cleared
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- How much waste there is
- Material and condition
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The survey scope
Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- Cracks or breaks
- Street parking nearby
- Approximate dimensions
- The access route
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
Questions from Spencers Wood
Is asbestos common in Spencers Wood homes?
Any home in Spencers Wood built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Spencers Wood and the area around Reading Green Park station?
Yes, we cover Spencers Wood and the area towards Reading Green Park station, about 2.6 miles north-west.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Do you work in Spencers Wood?
Yes, we do: Spencers Wood is within the area we cover in West Berkshire. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
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.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
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What happens
Our team wears protective equipment, and keep the room closed while we work. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
Read more
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site