West Berkshire · England
Artex Removal for Swallowfield
Artex removal across Swallowfield and nearby, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Artex removal for Swallowfield
Artex removal for Swallowfield properties
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. A small sample tells you which you have, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. Typical materials include swirl patterns, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard, and typical jobs are coatings damaged by DIY and rented homes refurbished between tenants.
Village homes like those in Swallowfield have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Where
- Swallowfield (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price Artex removal
Our quotes take into account:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Material and condition
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Sending photos
Photos often save us a visit:
- A clear close-up
- Damaged areas
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Common questions in Swallowfield
Do you cover small places like Swallowfield?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
How far is Swallowfield from London?
Swallowfield is about 38 miles from central London, well within our area.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both work; it depends on the room. We’ll advise for each room.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. Often you can stay in other rooms.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Which option is right?
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
How we work in Swallowfield
- Across London and the South East
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
See our prices page or the cost guide.
The process
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- 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
Before we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Where asbestos turns up
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Walls before tiling
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Mortimer station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
What to look for in a quote
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Any exclusions
Materials we deal with
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Towns and villages near Swallowfield
Other services in Swallowfield
Artex removal around Swallowfield
Swallowfield is about 5 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. If your Artex job is in Swallowfield, let us know about access. We cover 155 places in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Non-domestic buildings like Lambs Lane Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. In older homes in Swallowfield, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of RG7 and the streets around it. Local streets include The Street, Hornbeams and Fieldfare Court; we cover every one. Nearby, we also cover Riseley (1 mile south), Spencers Wood (1 mile north), Beech Hill (2 miles west), Farley Hill (2 miles east) and Grazeley (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Thatcham (13 miles west), Burghfield Common (5 miles west), Calcot (6 miles north-west), Shaw (15 miles west), Burghfield Hill (4 miles west) and Theale (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are Beaumys Castle (0.9 miles west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (5 miles north). Open spaces near Swallowfield include The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Longwater.
- Nearby schools include Oakbank (1.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Crown pub (within half a mile east)
Afterwards
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
Keeping things safe:
- Give us room sizes
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep pets away
Don’ts
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Can I do it myself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
What’s included, and what is not
Before booking, note that:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note