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Artex Removal for Tokers Green
Need Artex removal in Tokers Green? We cover Tokers Green and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Artex removal near Tokers Green
Artex removal near Tokers Green
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. People often contact us about ceilings before skimming and ceilings coming down, including coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and textured walls.
Village homes like those in Tokers Green have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Tokers Green (RG4)
- Area hub
- Reading
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and do not cover
So you know what to expect:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials in Tokers Green
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
Tokers Green properties and textured coatings
Tokers Green is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Tokers Green has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover all 34 towns and villages in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
If your home is one of the older properties in Tokers Green, near Church of St John the Baptist or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. If you’re refurbishing flats near Tilehurst station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the RG4 postcode area. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Tokers Green Lane, Dysonswood Lane and Bardolph's Close or the roads around them, wherever it is in Tokers Green. For properties just outside Tokers Green, we cover Chalkhouse Green (1 mile north-east), Caversham Heights (1 mile south), Emmer Green (1 mile south-east), Caversham (2 miles south-east) and Caversham Park Village (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Norcot (3 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south), Tilehurst Within (3 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Broad Street Mall (2.8 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.5 miles south). Open spaces near Tokers Green include South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Local schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.1 miles south-east) and The Warwick School (1.4 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Pack Saddle pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Places near Tokers Green
More for properties in Tokers Green
What we deal with in Tokers Green
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Loft conversions
- Landlord refurbishments
For a school such as Kidmore End Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Before booking anyone
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- What is not included
- VAT, clearly stated
Tokers Green questions
Do you work near Tilehurst station?
Yes, we cover Tokers Green and the area towards Tilehurst station, about 2.2 miles south-west.
Do you come out to small villages like Tokers Green?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Can I do it myself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
How we price Artex removal
Our quotes take into account:
- The survey scope
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How easy it is to reach
- Material and condition
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- Approximate dimensions
- Where we could park
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Every job is quoted in writing. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
The process
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. While we work, the area stays out of bounds.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Before we arrive
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
Helpful guides
After we’ve finished in Tokers Green
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Photos help us quote
- Test every different coating
- Keep pets away
Avoid these
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Your options compared
Test, leave, cover or remove? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is normally better. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why people choose us
- Domestic and commercial work
- Clear advice on your options
- Reports and results you can share
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
See how we price jobs or the cost guide.
For businesses and landlords in Tokers Green
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note