West Berkshire · England
Artex Removal for Stratfield Mortimer
Found something that might be asbestos in Stratfield Mortimer? We provide Artex removal, with testing first, explained in plain English.
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Loft conversions
Asbestos help in Stratfield Mortimer
Artex removal for Stratfield Mortimer properties
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, across Stratfield Mortimer. People often contact us about ceilings coming down and textured walls before a refit, involving Artex ceilings, coated plasterboard and coated ceiling roses.
Village homes like those in Stratfield Mortimer have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Area
- Stratfield Mortimer (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Let us know if something’s broken
Ask for a quote
Each job is priced individually. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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What it might be made of
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which does not change what’s underneath.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Your questions about Artex removal in Stratfield Mortimer
Do you cover Stratfield Mortimer from London?
Stratfield Mortimer is about 42 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do textured ceilings in Stratfield Mortimer homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Textured ceilings in Stratfield Mortimer
Stratfield Mortimer is about 4 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We cover Stratfield Mortimer as part of West Berkshire, for Artex jobs of every size. Stratfield Mortimer is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work. Our area stretches from Stratfield Mortimer to Reading (about 6 miles away).
For rented flats close to Mortimer station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Older homes across Stratfield Mortimer may have coatings added during past renovations.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of RG7. Streets in the area include The Street, Station Road and Blewburton Close, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Close by, we cover Mortimer (1 mile west), Goddard's Green (1 mile north), Wokefield (2 miles north-east), West End Green (2 miles south) and Stratfield Saye (2 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles north-east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Calleva Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Beaumys Castle (2.7 miles east). Within reach you will find Hosehill Lake and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include The Willink School (2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Horse and Groom pub (0.7 miles west)
Responsibilities for owners
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Typical Artex jobs in Stratfield Mortimer
Many trades want a test result first.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings scraped during DIY
For a school such as Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
What your quote should include
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- How fibres will be kept down
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
Which option is right?
Testing first can save a lot: a clear result means normal methods. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why choose us
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Identify first, remove only when needed
See how we price jobs and published price ranges.
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The scope of Artex removal
We are upfront about what’s included:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
What affects the price in Stratfield Mortimer
What changes the cost:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How many samples are needed
- Parking and access charges
- How much there is
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Visible markings
- A rough size or measurement
- The access route
Every job is quoted in writing. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
Doing it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site