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Asbestos Artex Removal in Trench Green, Reading
Worried about asbestos in Trench Green? We provide testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, explained in plain English.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings before skimming
- Flaking textured ceilings
Artex removal for Trench Green
What we do and do not cover
So you know what to expect:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- We need the room cleared
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Trench Green
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
Artex removal in Trench Green
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. Common materials are textured walls, Artex ceilings and coated ceiling roses, and people generally contact us about loft conversions and walls before tiling.
In a village like Trench Green, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Where
- Trench Green (RG4)
- Region
- Reading
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Trench Green
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
These come up again and again:
- Coatings already disturbed
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings before skimming
- Ceilings coming down
If you are refurbishing a rental near Tilehurst station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What your quote should include
- Suitable insurance for the work
- The scope of the job, in writing
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Looking after things afterwards
Share the paperwork with your trades.
After we’ve finished:
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Photos help us quote
- Clear the rooms before the work
Avoid these
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Test before the builders arrive.
Weighing up your options
Plastering over it avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
How we work in Trench Green
- Accredited laboratory results
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Reports and results you can share
Read how we price jobs or published price ranges.
DIY and asbestos
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
How we work
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Warn neighbours if needed
Getting a price
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
Helpful guides
Artex removal around Trench Green
Trench Green is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. In Trench Green, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Trench Green is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading where we work.
Older homes across Trench Green may have coatings added during past renovations. A school like Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
This part of Reading takes in RG4. Nearby, we also cover Chazey Heath (1 mile east), Mapledurham (1 mile south-west), Purley on Thames (2 miles south-west), Norcot (2 miles south) and Tilehurst (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover West Reading (3 miles south), Shinfield (7 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south), Whitley Wood (6 miles south-east) and Fords Farm (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.6 miles south) and Battle Hospital (2.6 miles south). Open spaces near Trench Green include Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find Pack Horse Public House (0.5 miles north-east)
Questions from Trench Green
Do you cover Trench Green and the area around Tilehurst station?
Yes. Tilehurst station is about 1.7 miles south of Trench Green, and we cover both.
How far is Trench Green from London?
Trench Green is about 40 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings normally are not licensed.
Can I just skim over it?
You can, if it’s intact: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. To do that, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Duty holders and landlords in Trench Green
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
If you manage or own a block in Trench Green, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Also near Trench Green
What else we do in Trench Green
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site