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Artex Removal in Tilehurst
Artex removal for Tilehurst: Artex removal, with testing first. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings coming down
Need Artex removal in Tilehurst?
How artex removal works in Tilehurst
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Tilehurst, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. From walls before tiling and ceilings due for plastering or skimming, we deal with Artex ceilings, textured walls and swirl patterns and more.
In a smaller place like Tilehurst, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Location
- Tilehurst (RG31, RG30)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- The quantity or area
- Travel and parking
- Material and condition
- Licensed or non-licensed
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The access route
- Where we could park
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Materials we deal with
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Places near Tilehurst
Other services in Tilehurst
The process
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, with no sanding or dry scraping. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Ask for a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
DIY and asbestos
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Typical Artex jobs in Tilehurst
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, which can make them look newer than they are.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings before plastering
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Tilehurst station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Comparing quotes
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- The documents you’ll receive
- What category of work it is
Questions from Tilehurst
Is asbestos common in Tilehurst homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Tilehurst station?
Yes, we cover Tilehurst and the area towards Tilehurst station, about 0.8 miles north.
Is my textured ceiling in Tilehurst asbestos?
Not necessarily: many coatings are asbestos-free. A sample test tells you which you have.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both work; it depends on the room. We will explain the options.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Options to consider in Tilehurst
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why us?
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Read our prices page and published price ranges.
Textured ceilings in Tilehurst
Tilehurst is about 3 miles west of Reading, in Oxfordshire. Tilehurst is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Tilehurst is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we work.
Older homes across Tilehurst may have coatings added during past renovations. Non-domestic buildings like Park Lane Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in RG31 and RG30, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. That could mean a property on Ash Road, Tyle Road and Riley Road. We also carry out Artex jobs in Tilehurst Within (1 mile south-east), Norcot (1 mile east), Little Heath (1 mile west), Horncastle (1 mile south-east) and Purley on Thames (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Didcot (14 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Benson (11 miles north), Wallingford (10 miles north-west), Great Western Park (14 miles north-west) and Watlington (13 miles north).
A little further out are Battle Hospital (1.7 miles east) and Broad Street Mall (2.6 miles east). The countryside around Tilehurst includes South Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Little Heath School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Butchers Arms (less than half a mile north-west)
Afterwards
The surface is left ready for making good.
Keeping things safe:
- Give us room sizes
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Send photos of the coatings
- Clear the rooms before the work
Avoid these
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Some limits to bear in mind:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site