West Berkshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Three Ashes, West Berkshire
Artex removal in Three Ashes, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Artex removal near Three Ashes
After the job
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
Going forward:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Keep pets away
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
Things not to do
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
How artex removal works in Three Ashes
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Three Ashes, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. Whether it’s walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and coatings in the way of electrical work, we deal with swirl patterns, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes.
Rural homes near Three Ashes have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Three Ashes (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Choosing the right option
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What you get
- Across London and the South East
- Accredited laboratory results
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Three Ashes
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights releases fibres.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings already disturbed
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Flaking textured ceilings
A school like Silchester Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
Questions to ask before booking
- What paperwork you get
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
Nearby places to Three Ashes
How we price Artex removal
Quotes vary because of:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The size of the job
- Material and condition
A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Where we could park
- A rough size or measurement
- Damaged areas
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Responsibilities for owners
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Three Ashes properties and textured coatings
Three Ashes is about 3 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Three Ashes is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 8 miles away.
For rented flats close to Bramley (Hants) station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Older homes across Three Ashes may have coatings added during past renovations.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG7, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places we cover include Bramley (1 mile south-east), Mortimer West End (2 miles north), West End Green (2 miles east), Mortimer (2 miles north) and Bramley Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (4 miles north), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles north-east) and Calcot (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Calleva Museum (0.9 miles north-west) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (4.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Daneshill Park Woods.
Common questions in Three Ashes
Do textured ceilings in Three Ashes homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you cover Three Ashes from London?
We cover Three Ashes, about 44 miles from central London.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Generally not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
Can I just skim over it?
You can, if it’s intact: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Do not sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
How we work
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing, so there is no confusion.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let us know where we can park
Getting a price
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Doing it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note