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Asbestos Artex Removal in Upper Basildon, Oxfordshire
Artex removal for properties in Upper Basildon and Oxfordshire: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, with written paperwork.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Landlord refurbishments
- Textured walls before a refit
Artex removal for Upper Basildon
After the job
The surface is left ready for making good.
To avoid problems in future:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep the results and paperwork
Don’ts
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Artex removal near Upper Basildon
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. Typical jobs include ceilings due for plastering or skimming and flaking textured ceilings, including coated plasterboard, textured walls and swirl patterns.
In a village like Upper Basildon, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Location
- Upper Basildon (RG8)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Also near Upper Basildon
Also in Upper Basildon
Upper Basildon questions
Do you cover small places like Upper Basildon?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you work on properties in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you cover Upper Basildon?
We do: our area includes Upper Basildon and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Typical Artex jobs in Upper Basildon
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling.
People generally contact us about one of these:
- Coatings already disturbed
- Landlord refurbishments
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings before skimming
Non-domestic buildings like Basildon C.E. Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings.
What your quote should include
- Any exclusions
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- How fibres will be kept down
What happens
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Dig out previous surveys
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Warn neighbours if needed
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Helpful guides
Textured ceilings in Upper Basildon
Upper Basildon is about 7 miles north-east of Thatcham, in Oxfordshire. We work across Upper Basildon and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Upper Basildon is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 8 miles away.
If you’re refurbishing flats near Pangbourne station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Older homes across Upper Basildon may have coatings added during past renovations. Upper Basildon is within about 5 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Here we cover the RG8 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Aldworth Road, Beckfords and Emery Acres; we cover every one. For properties just outside Upper Basildon, we cover New Town (1 mile south-east), Stubbles (1 mile west), Ashampstead (2 miles west), Ashampstead Green (2 miles west) and Burnt Hill (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Didcot (10 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Wantage (14 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles east), Grove (15 miles north-west) and Benson (10 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Yattendon Castle (2.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hartslock.
- Local schools include St Andrew's School (1.4 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (under half a mile south-east)
Should you do it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
For managing agents and freeholders in Upper Basildon, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Good to know
So you know what to expect:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials in Upper Basildon
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Which option is right?
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, because the material is clear.
Why people choose us
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Across London and the South East
- No removal until we know what it is
Read how we price jobs and the cost guide.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site