West Berkshire · England
Artex Removal for Stratfield Saye
Need Artex removal in Stratfield Saye? We cover Stratfield Saye and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings coming down
Artex removal near Stratfield Saye
Limits to be aware of
Before you book, note that:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
About our artex removal in Stratfield Saye
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. A small sample tells you which you have, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. People often contact us about rented homes refurbished between tenants and textured walls before a refit, including swirl patterns, stipple finishes and Artex ceilings.
Rural homes near Stratfield Saye have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Stratfield Saye (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- What the material is and its state
- Parking and access charges
- The size of the job
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Photos that help
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The parking area
- An idea of size
- Labels, if any
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
What happens next
The surface is left ready for making good.
Going forward:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep pets away
- Each different coating needs testing
- File the test result and waste note
Things not to do
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
DIY and asbestos
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
How we work
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Clear the way to the work area
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
How to get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Weighing up your options
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- Domestic and commercial work
- Work done to the regulations
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
Stratfield Saye: your questions answered
How far is Stratfield Saye from London?
We cover Stratfield Saye, about 41 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small villages like Stratfield Saye?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. A sample test tells you which you have.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
What we deal with in Stratfield Saye
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, which can make them look newer than they are.
In older properties, we often see:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Rented flats before redecoration
In older homes in Stratfield Saye, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Comparing quotes
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Whether VAT is included
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Any exclusions
Also near Stratfield Saye
What else we do in Stratfield Saye
Textured ceilings in Stratfield Saye
Stratfield Saye is about 5 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Stratfield Saye is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Stratfield Saye is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Stratfield Saye to Reading (about 7 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing flats near Mortimer station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
We cover Artex jobs across RG7. Local streets include Green Lane, Fair Oak Lane and New Street; we cover every one. Nearby, we also cover West End Green (1 mile west), Fair Cross (1 mile north-east), Spanish Green (2 miles south), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles north-west) and Bramley Green (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (13 miles west), Thatcham (11 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles north-west), Speenhamland (14 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles north-east) and Calcot (6 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Calleva Museum (3.3 miles west) and Beaumys Castle (2.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Stratfield Saye include The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
Responsibilities for owners
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site